Simonides
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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One can’t help but think throughout the novel of all those people crushed beneath the roof in the story of Simonides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
Selassie has a vision of Simonides, along with a character from “Aida” and a ghost, in a surreal penultimate scene that seemed the only misstep in this majestic novel.
From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2019
Pericles flees for his life, marries Thaisa, the daughter of King Simonides, and has a daughter, Marina, loses them both, endures multiple calamities, and then is eventually reunited with his family.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 8, 2016
Simonides stepped outside to meet with two young men.
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2014
But Simonides, gracious in vindication, was able to help out.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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