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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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As for Steers, the renaissance woman was a children’s author and screenwriter, having received a bachelor’s degree from UCLA, according to her Linkedin account.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Following her death, Rantzen applauded de Paul as a "renaissance woman".

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2014

All of that explains why, on the occasion of her death, she is being called a towering figure, an icon, a renaissance woman and more.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2014

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