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Renaissance woman

American  

noun

(sometimes lowercase)
  1. a woman who has acquired profound knowledge or proficiency in more than one field.


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A true Renaissance woman, Camilla teaches piano and researches nutrition when she isn’t overseeing her oil empire.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2023

In my middle age, I finally realized my dream of becoming a Renaissance woman.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2022

Laurie Anderson could be considered a modern Renaissance woman but she would humbly say that she's "just a dabbler and a tinkerer".

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2021

A Renaissance woman, teacher, leader and scholar, she made a difference.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2016

She has been described as a Renaissance woman who broke a colour bar through her beauty, intelligence, and performing skills.

From The Guardian • Jul. 24, 2013

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