lensman

noun

lens·​man ˈlenz-mən How to pronounce lensman (audio)
-ˌman

Examples of lensman in a Sentence

an expert lensman whose work has appeared in dozens of magazines
Recent Examples on the Web Seasoned lensman Stanley Babb, who shot Simone Biles' 2023 nuptials, gives his expert advice on wedding photography dos and don'ts When planning a wedding, couples often put a lot of focus into details like the food or the fashion. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024 This month, dive into a frightening take on the secrets of the one percent, indulge in a collection of photos from one of the world's preeminent lensmen, devour a memoir that reconsiders what our parents do for us, or tear through thrillers that will complement (or complicate) any summer vacation. Town & Country, 9 May 2023 Award-winning lensman John Comisky captures indigenous wildlife in stunning color images befitting his role as the president of Napa Wildlife! Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 7 May 2022 For Fans Of: French workwear jackets like those worn by the late street-style lensman Bill Cunningham; minimalist plywood furniture by the artist Donald Judd; eating oysters and drinking Muscadet unselfconsciously on a remote, windswept beach. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2020 Michelangelo Antonioni documented this phenomenon in his 1966 film in which David Bailey was the model for the skirt-chasing lensman, Thomas, played by David Hemmings. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2020 The lensmen filled every niche and vantage point — including the train shed roof for more than an hour before Truman's train arrived. Scott Harrison, latimes.com, 13 June 2019 To mark Taschen’s release of an oversize limited-edition monograph celebrating Bailey’s oeuvre, our oral history draws on accounts from models, friends and old flames, offering a vibrant portrait of how the lensman worked. Kristina O’Neill, WSJ, 4 Apr. 2019 In re-imagining the striking women captured in the legendary lensman's iconic swimming pool photographs for Balmain yet again, McKnight put an androgynous twist on the sleek-haired look. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lensman was in 1938

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“Lensman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lensman. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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