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Australian performance artist, designer, model and musician Leigh Bowery (1961-1994) was a Renaissance man who pushed the boundaries of art and gender, bursting onto the London post-punk club scene in the 1980s and making an impact on the worlds of fashion and art.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Kristofferson has been lauded as a legendary Renaissance man: an Army helicopter pilot, Rhodes scholar, Golden Gloves boxer, literature enthusiast, footballer, silver screen stud and one of the most prolific songwriters of our time.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 30 Sep. 2024
Songwriting was merely one aspect to the Renaissance man, who was also a Golden Globe-winning actor, Golden Gloves boxer, Rhodes scholar, author, U.S. Army veteran, pilot, and onetime record-label janitor.
—Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Though Malcolm was no longer in the Nation of Islam, its members had a dress code combatting stereotypical images of Black people.
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Lawyer, actor, and socialist activist Paul Robeson was a stylish Renaissance man.
—Malaika Jabali, Essence, 7 Sep. 2024
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Kristofferson has been lauded as a legendary Renaissance man: an Army helicopter pilot, Rhodes scholar, Golden Gloves boxer, literature enthusiast, footballer, silver screen stud and one of the most prolific songwriters of our time.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 30 Sep. 2024
Songwriting was merely one aspect to the Renaissance man, who was also a Golden Globe-winning actor, Golden Gloves boxer, Rhodes scholar, author, U.S. Army veteran, pilot, and onetime record-label janitor.
—Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Though Malcolm was no longer in the Nation of Islam, its members had a dress code combatting stereotypical images of Black people.
04
Lawyer, actor, and socialist activist Paul Robeson was a stylish Renaissance man.
—Malaika Jabali, Essence, 7 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Renaissance man
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Think of Da Vinci and Franklin as notable polymaths (someone learned in multiple subjects).—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Is The New Superpower During the original Renaissance, polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci thrived by blending art, engineering, anatomy and imagination.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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As a Gemini man, many are drawn to his wit, intellect, and intuitive curiosity.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
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The King of Swords invites you to lead with intellect, integrity, and objectivity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Visual art is not new to Martin, a wiz at one-liners who incorporates drawings in his stand-up.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Fun fact from Mariners PR wiz Alex Mayer: the team has actually had a four-homer game on the road, by Mike Cameron in Chicago in 2002, since its last three-homer game at home.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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It’s made from a breathable, sweat-wicking fabric and comes in five fun colors—including tulip pink and deep azure blue—that are perfect for summer.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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In efforts to recreate this ancient material, researchers at Washington State University compiled a list of potential materials used to craft Egyptian blue.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Everton midfielder Hayley Ladd is the brains of the operation now, while Liverpool counterpart Ceri Holland has become a reliable source of goals and energy.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Some researchers have reported that ibogaine may be able to help repair areas of the brain by increasing levels of molecules called trophic factors that encourage brain cells to foster new connections, said Kratter, the Stanford researcher.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Dressed in wizard garb, Sartain introduced B-movies and performed comedy skits under the show name The Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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On a recent afternoon, comedic magician Justin Willman sits in a plush, burgundy velvet chair fit for a wizard, soaking in the gravitas of a place known for carrying sacred magic texts signed by Harry Houdini.—
Nate Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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His father had come to China in the 1950s as a leftist intellectual, eventually moving to Hong Kong.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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Tie public engagement to tenure decisions, and watch all faculty suddenly discover their inner public intellectual.—
Ann Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Kazumi Tsuji, a shop owner in Little Tokyo, walked around her business and surrounding buildings with a handful of burning sage.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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Just before taking the stage in a glittering red gown, the Wicked star — who made her hosting debut at this year’s ceremony — ran into Winfrey, who gave her some sage advice.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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“Renaissance man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Renaissance%20man. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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