Nureyev

[ noo-rey-ef, -ev; Russian noo-ryey-yif ]

noun

1. Rudolf (Ha·me·to·vich) [kh, uh-, mye, -t, uh, -vyich], 1938–93, Russian ballet dancer and choreographer; Austrian citizen 1982.

Nureyev

/ njʊˈreɪ-; ˈnjʊərɪɛf /

noun

1. NureyevRudolf19381993MAustrianRussianDANCE: ballet dancer Rudolf. 1938–93, Austrian ballet dancer, born in the Soviet Union: he lived in England (1961–83) and France (1983–89). He became an Austrian citizen in 1982

Example Sentences

Through dance, he learns about artists like Nureyev, Basquiat, and Thelonious Monk.

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She had expected to be seated next to Rudolf Nureyev but the dancer was a no-show.

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Curiously, it was the latter dishes that Nureyev never got around to sampling, although other guests made quick use of them.

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Michael moved around that stage like a Nureyev in silver hockey pads for the 20-grand-a-pop floor seats.

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