Fiennes

/ (fiːnz) /

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noun

Ralph (Nathanial). born 1962, British actor; his films include Schindler's List (1993), The English Patient (1997), The End of the Affair (2000), Spider (2002), and three films (2005–11) in the Harry Potter series

Sir Ranulph (Twistleton-Wykeham-). born 1944, British explorer; led the first surface journey around the earth's polar axis (1979–82); unsupported crossing of Antarctica (1992–93); in 2003 he raised money for a heart charity by running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents

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Words nearby Fiennes

field trip, field winding, fieldwork, fiend, fiendish, Fiennes, fier, fierce, fiercely, fieri facias, Fierstein

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How to use Fiennes in a sentence

Sadly, Fiennes, the star of the Best Picture Oscar winner, has never seen the episode.
Ralph Fiennes Discusses ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ J. Lo, and That ‘Seinfeld’ Episode|Marlow Stern|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When it came to directing Fiennes in the comic scenes, Anderson left nothing to chance.
The Cast of ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Says Wes Anderson Is a Genius Hardass|Nico Hines|February 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For Fiennes, this was a first encounter with the ensemble of regular Anderson cast members but it was easy to join the club.
The Cast of ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Says Wes Anderson Is a Genius Hardass|Nico Hines|February 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Set at a hotel in the 1920s, it stars Ralph Fiennes as Gustave H., famed concierge of The Grand Budapest Hotel.
The Most Anticipated Culture Events of 2014: ‘Inherent Vice,’ ‘Divergent,’ and More||January 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“To say she regretted it is too extreme,” Fiennes says of Nelly.
Ralph Fiennes as Charles Dickens in Love|Caryn James|December 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Fiennes was accused of cowardice in surrendering Bristol (of which he was governor) to Prince Rupert, somewhat hastily, in 1643.
The Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England|Various
Apologizing for being too ill to discourse more at length, he asked Lord Commissioner Fiennes to do so for him.
The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660|David Masson
Fiennes's speech is given in full under the last date, and must have much talked of.
The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660|David Masson
Sir Roger Fiennes, an Agincourt veteran, was the founder, and probably the site had borne a previous fortalice.
British Castles|Charles H. Ashdown
By that time the fight was nearly over, and Fiennes sent to demand a parley.
Rupert Prince Palatine|Eva Scott