Nicholson

[ nik-uhl-suhn ]

/ ˈnɪk əl sən /

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noun

Ben, 1894–1982, British abstract painter.

Sir Francis, 1655–1728, English colonial administrator in America.

Jack, born 1937, U.S. actor.

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Words nearby Nicholson

Nicholas, Saint, Nicholas V, Nicholasville, Nichole, Nichols, Nicholson, Nichrome, nicht, nicht wahr, Nicias, nick

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How to use Nicholson in a sentence

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.
Julianne Nicholson Breaks Down the ‘Mare of Easttown’ Finale’s Tragic Twist|Kevin Fallon|May 31, 2021|The Daily Beast
Nicholson and student staff encouraged those who came in for testing to tell their friends about the experience.
How 5 universities tried to handle COVID-19 on campus|Betsy Ladyzhets|February 23, 2021|Science News
You waited until now to fully discuss your 17-year relationship with Jack Nicholson.
All Eyes on Anjelica Huston: The Legendary Actress on Love, Abuse, and Jack Nicholson|Alex Suskind|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
New documents reveal how stars like Jack Nicholson and Ron Howard gave thousands to his cause.
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“Really thorough evaluation is pretty resource-intensive, and nobody wants to do them,” Nicholson said.
One Breakdown Can Mean Losing Your Kid Forever|ProPublica|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What was supposed to be a 30-minute discussion stretched to two hours, Nicholson told The Daily Beast.
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“Sandra was amazing at memorizing the details,” says Nicholson.
Space on Earth: The Secrets of Alfonso Cuaron’s ‘Gravity’|Clive Irving|March 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nicholson and John Lawrence were there; could they hold those warrior-tribes in subjection, or, better still, in leash?
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
“If Havelock had the second thousand men he asked for he would now be marching here,” growled Nicholson.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
Grape-shot and bullets sang the death-song of many a brave fellow, but Nicholson was untouched.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
In those days men did not hold honor lightly, and Nicholson was a fine type of soldier and gentleman.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
Nicholson, who directed the assault, had not forgotten the half-implied bargain made between Malcolm and the Princess Roshinara.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy

British Dictionary definitions for Nicholson

Nicholson

/ (ˈnɪkəlsən) /

noun

Ben. 1894–1982, English painter, noted esp for his abstract geometrical works

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)

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

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