Renaissance man

noun

Definition of Renaissance mannext
as in polymath

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Recent Examples of Renaissance man Acclaimed designer Jonathan Adler is the definition of a Renaissance man. — Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026 In his quest to become a better, stronger, more accomplished pitcher, Rockies Renaissance man Ryan Feltner is going back to the Stone Age. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026 Today, Berg is a Renaissance man for the age of wellness misinformation. — Alexa Lee, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026 Artist, inventor and anatomist Leonardo da Vinci was the definition of a Renaissance man — and scientists are aiming to unlock the secrets of his genius on a genetic level. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Renaissance man
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Renaissance man
  1. polymath
  2. blue
  3. intellect
  4. wizard
  5. brain
  6. thinker
  7. sage
  8. intellectual
Noun
  • The first scientist to address this question was a Belgian polymath named Adolphe Quetelet (1796–1874).
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Zhang Heng’s seismoscope Chinese polymath Zhang Heng created his earthquake-detecting instrument in 132 CE.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of polymath
Noun
  • Scilla – Squill For those of us who favor bright blues, there are few better or bluer members of the plant kingdom.
    — Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Many firefighters and military officials wore dress blues in the three cities.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of blue
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  • The presentation was designed to work on the emotions as well as the intellect.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Children’s imaginations and intellect should be nurtured rather than broken.
    — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of intellect
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  • Newcomer Dominic McLaughlin stars as Harry Potter, the 11-year old wizard previously brought to life by Daniel Radcliffe.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Harry must find the courage to prove himself against the darkest wizard of all.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of wizard
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  • Casey wanted to pick the UConn coach’s brain about college coaching and college pitching talent, since a former Husky, Rollie Sheldon, had a big rookie season for the Yankees in ’61.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Ketogenic therapy works by changing the brain’s fuel source, Scher explains.
    — Kelly Rogers Victor, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of brain
Noun
  • With shovel in hand, this deep thinker digs down on players largely riding the pine in 12-team leagues who, if employed, could vault willing backers to a fast start.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This approach keeps the student as the primary thinker, ensuring the technology is used to collaborate, stress-test and refine original ideas rather than replace them.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of thinker
Noun
  • Home of the subversive and the sublime, the maverick and the madman, the inspired and the inspiring, the sage and the clown, and, most important, the brave.
    — Tom Selleck, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Adriatic sage brings the outdoors in—this candle smells like an open window in the height of Italian summer, sunlight on tile floors, and triple servings of pasta to come in the late dusk.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of sage
Noun
  • Townshend was a Mod who grew up into a rock intellectual who still talked like a bloke.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike many from evangelical churches, John Calvin was a hardcore intellectual.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of intellectual

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