Nazimova

[ nuh-zim-uh-vuh; Russian nuh-zyee-muh-vuh ]

/ nəˈzɪm ə və; Russian nʌˈzyi mə və /

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Al·la

[ah-luh], /ˈɑ lə/, 1879–1945, Russian actress in the U.S.

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Nazca, Nazca Plate, Naze, Nazi, nazify, Nazimova, nazir, Nazirite, Nazis, Nazism, Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

How to use Nazimova in a sentence

I took her to see Nazimova to-night, and she sat star-eyed and hardly breathing.
Jane Journeys On|Ruth Comfort Mitchell
Hattie Williams, in her odd manner, imitated Nazimova—as Nazimova would play a butler.
Charles Frohman: Manager and Man|Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel Frohman
For this reason, and for this reason only, do modern actors like Mme. Nazimova complain of plays in verse.
The Theory of the Theatre|Clayton Hamilton
We are now to work for Madame Nazimova's light and shade, so far as a mastery of inflection will secure it.
Vocal Expression|Katherine Jewell Everts

Miss Hobson was not to be diverted from her theme by reminiscences of Nazimova.
The Adventures of Sally|P. G. Wodehouse