Krasner

noun

1. Lee, 1908–84, U.S. abstract expressionist painter (wife of Jackson Pollock).

Example Sentences

Krasner fires scores of career prosecutors, takes on a powerful police union, fights conventional wisdom on probation and the opioid crisis.

From Time

Nuanced profiles of people on all sides of Krasner’s crusades—including incarcerated people and victims of violent crimes—expand the series’ perspective.

From Time

The gubernatorial powers measures did best in GOP-majority counties, but they also ran stronger than the party usually does in Philadelphia, helped by voters coming out to oppose Krasner.

From Washington Post

With 97 percent of precincts reporting, Krasner had nearly doubled his vote total from four years ago, from 58,165 votes to 104,520.

From Washington Post

Still, Krasner comes out looking more receptive to constructive criticism than plenty of politicians on the national stage.

From Time

We recall Lee Krasner keeping Jackson Pollock sober enough to be a superstar, and we say: that was before feminism.

From The Daily Beast

The Pollock-Krasner Authentication Board continued to nix Red, Black and Silver, until they disbanded in 1996.

From The Daily Beast

“Blood” fits perfectly: It offers a kind of “live” update on Krasner-era abstraction.

From The Daily Beast

For cookbook author Deborah Krasner the best way to have a burger for dinner is without a bun and seared in salt.

From The Daily Beast