Nicholson

[ nik-uhl-suhn ]

noun

1. Ben, 1894–1982, British abstract painter.
2. Sir Francis, 1655–1728, English colonial administrator in America.
3. Jack, born 1937, U.S. actor.

Nicholson

/ ˈnɪkəlsən /

noun

1. NicholsonBen18941982MEnglishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Ben. 1894–1982, English painter, noted esp for his abstract geometrical works
2. NicholsonJack1937MUSFILMS AND TV: actor Jack. born 1937, US film actor. His films include Easy Rider (1969), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1974), Chinatown (1974), Terms of Endearment (1983), Batman (1989), As Good As It Gets (1998), About Schmidt (2002), and The Departed (2006)
3. NicholsonJohn18211857MBritishIrishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: administrator John. 1821–57, British general and administrator, born in Ireland: deputy commissioner in the Punjab (1851–56), where he became the object of hero-worship among the natives and kept the Punjab loyal during the Indian Mutiny: played a major role in the capture of Delhi

Example Sentences

Based on the structure’s dimensions, Bray, Nicholson and their colleagues calculate that, if an asteroid was responsible for the terrain, it would probably have been over 400 meters wide.

From Science News

That leads to a series of what may rank as some of the most heartbreaking TV scenes of the year, all at the hand of Nicholson’s acting, a steely face trembling over an open wound.

From The Daily Beast

Nicholson and student staff encouraged those who came in for testing to tell their friends about the experience.

From Science News

You waited until now to fully discuss your 17-year relationship with Jack Nicholson.

From The Daily Beast

New documents reveal how stars like Jack Nicholson and Ron Howard gave thousands to his cause.

From The Daily Beast

“Really thorough evaluation is pretty resource-intensive, and nobody wants to do them,” Nicholson said.

From The Daily Beast

What was supposed to be a 30-minute discussion stretched to two hours, Nicholson told The Daily Beast.

From The Daily Beast

“Sandra was amazing at memorizing the details,” says Nicholson.

From The Daily Beast

Nicholson and John Lawrence were there; could they hold those warrior-tribes in subjection, or, better still, in leash?

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“If Havelock had the second thousand men he asked for he would now be marching here,” growled Nicholson.

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Grape-shot and bullets sang the death-song of many a brave fellow, but Nicholson was untouched.

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In those days men did not hold honor lightly, and Nicholson was a fine type of soldier and gentleman.

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Nicholson, who directed the assault, had not forgotten the half-implied bargain made between Malcolm and the Princess Roshinara.

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