MacDowell

[ muhk-dou-uhl ]

/ məkˈdaʊ əl /

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noun

Edward Alexander, 1861–1908, U.S. composer and pianist.

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The unfolding characterizations are achingly familiar, and I hope Qualley and MacDowell work together again.
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I was at MacDowell three days after the miscarriage and tried to write that piece.
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Andie MacDowell is a charming foil, and Stephen Tobolowsky is the perfect insurance salesman from hell.
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I was reminded of the MacDowell Colony, where we first met.
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In came Donald and Melania Trump, Chloe Sevigny and Andie MacDowell, Julianne Moore and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
The Clown Prince of Wall Street|Randall Lane|August 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He did much to make known and arouse enthusiasm for MacDowell's compositions, when they were as yet almost unheard of in America.
Piano Mastery|Harriette Brower
Macdowell, for his singular prudence, besides his learning and godliness, was elected burgomaster in one of the Stadts.
The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland|John Knox
At their polite insistence Arlee went to the piano and did her best with a piece of MacDowell.
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She was pronounced beautiful by all who knew her though, as folks often said, she was more a Giltrap than a MacDowell.
Ulysses|James Joyce
She felt the warm flush, a danger signal always with Gerty MacDowell, surging and flaming into her cheeks.
Ulysses|James Joyce