Graff
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- proper noun
- In the context of the postwar university, as Graff shows in Professing Literature, the New Critical practice provided a reproducible pedagogical method for the massive influx of students in the burgeoning American university system.
Examples
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Gerald Graff has been the most conspicuous figure concerned with this issue, and Don Bialostosky offers not only an account of Graff's program for politically involved criticism, but a thoughtful critique of its ramifications.
Academic text (1999) -
If one wanted to find Shakespeare appreciated in this way before the rise of what Graff calls "Generalism," one would turn to the literary clubs, most of which were women's organizations.
Fiction book (1994) -
Graff himself has published his proposals not just in academic journals but in some of the organs of wider political controversy.
Academic text (1999) -
According to Gerald Graff, English literature was not introduced into college curricula until the middle of the nineteenth century, and then only as an experiment.
Fiction book (1994) -
Literary theorist Gerald Graff describes the problem as one of relativism, a term often used synonymously with pluralism.
Academic text (1991) -
The exclusive ring was custom-made by Graff, showcasing a stunning diamond centerpiece.
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Many celebrities choose Graff for their most important jewelry pieces.
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At the auction, a rare Graff necklace fetched a record price due to its exquisite craftsmanship.
Synonyms
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2.8
A person or shop that makes, sells and fixes jewelry like rings and necklaces
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5.5
A famous French company that makes expensive jewellery and watches
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7.7
A luxury Italian company that makes jewelry and watches
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5.3
A company that makes crystal jewelry and decorative items
Surface Forms
Etymology
Graff as a jewelry brand comes from the surname of its founder, Laurence Graff. So, when you see Graff on a shop window, think of the founder's name and very expensive, high-quality diamonds.