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Streep

British  
/ striːp /

noun

  1. Meryl, original name Mary Louise Streep. born 1949, US actress. Her films include The Deerhunter (1978), Kramer vs Kramer (1979), The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981), Sophie's Choice (1982), Out of Africa (1986), The Hours (2002), Mamma Mia! (2008), and The Iron Lady (2011)

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That said, you know, I’ve said this before, I’m a huge Meryl Streep fan.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

Here, Riley discusses Meryl Streep, his own experience working with boosters and the film’s most shocking twist.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

At the world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” actress Meryl Streep leaned into her character’s devilish persona.

From Salon May 17, 2026

The sequel sees Anne Hathaway's character return to work under tyrannical editor Miranda Priestly, portrayed again by Meryl Streep, as their fashion magazine faces an existential crisis.

From Barron's May 3, 2026

I did cramps the way Meryl Streep did accents.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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