McQueen

/ (məˈkwiːn) /

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noun

Alexander . 1969–2011, British fashion designer and master tailor.

Steve. 1930–80, US film actor, noted for his portrayal of tough characters

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Words nearby McQueen

McPartlin, McPhee, McPherson, MCPO, MCPS, McQueen, M.C.R., McRae, McReynolds, M.C.S., MCSD

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How to use McQueen in a sentence

Past winning artists generally were either complete outsiders (McQueen) or divisive figures in the art world.
Has the Turner Prize Gone Soft?|David Levesley|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This year McQueen picked up three Oscars (including best picture) for his third motion picture 12 Years A Slave.
Has the Turner Prize Gone Soft?|David Levesley|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then there was the stunning red Alexander McQueen dress that she wore to her rehearsal dinner.
Screw George Clooney—Amal Alamuddin Is the Catch|Allison McNearney|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Among the star-studded guests were Rick Ruben, Lala Anthony, Serena Williams and 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen.
Eavesdropping On Kim and Kanye’s Florentine “Wedding of the Century”|Barbie Latza Nadeau|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“I was pleasantly surprised,” Rachel McQueen, assistant human ecology professor at the university, said.
Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh Hasn’t Washed His Jeans in a Year—And That’s Perfectly Fine!|Erin Cunningham|May 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As we approached he slowly raised his weapon and fired, sending the bullet through McQueen's helmet.
Forty-one years in India|Frederick Sleigh Roberts
Only that he pulled out ten thousand on Flora McQueen—that's all!
The Red Mouse|William Hamilton Osborne
At word that Father McQueen was sighted all work was stopped.
The Harbor Master|Theodore Goodridge Roberts
"The wind blows under Father McQueen's door like spray from the land-wash," said the old woman.
The Harbor Master|Theodore Goodridge Roberts
Father McQueen devoted the following morning to collecting what he could from the other men of the harbor.
The Harbor Master|Theodore Goodridge Roberts