McQueen

/ (məˈkwiːn) /

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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Example sentences from the Web for McQueen

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 McQueen, who can come across as quite intense and dour, magnificently, jumped up and down.
The Changing Color of the Oscars: '12 Years A Slave' Makes History|Tim Teeman|March 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
McQueen may have realized that that, too, yields a kind of artiness that distracts.
A "Slave" Saved or Sunk by Cliché|Blake Gopnik|November 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST

She looked stunning in a green McQueen gown at the BBC's sports personality of the year award.
Kate's First Trip Out Since Morning Sickness Struck|Tom Sykes|December 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Then there was Mr. McQueen, who came to the house several times to play cribbage with John.
Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels|Stephen Leacock
“None of your virtuous airs, McQueen,” said Mr. Duthie, hotly.
The Little Minister|J. M. Barrie
There they worked as well as they could at cutting timber for Father McQueen's church.
The Harbor Master|Theodore Goodridge Roberts
McQueen said he had more volumes; and his pride seemed to be much piqued that we were surprised at his having books.
Life Of Johnson, Volume 5|Boswell
Then, at a sudden thought of Father McQueen, he tore away that portion of the outer sheet which contained the notice.
The Harbor Master|Theodore Goodridge Roberts

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