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Leonardo

Leonardo

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An Italian artist and inventor from the Renaissance who painted the Mona Lisa
  • proper noun
  • /liˈɔːnərdoʊ/
: Leonardo
  • Having outlived both his arch rivals, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.
  • Leonardo da Vinci
  • Leonardo and Michelangelo
  • Leonardo's cartoon

Read me well, said Leonardo da Vinci about his notebooks.

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Examples

  • Leonardo da Vinci is known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

  • Before Michelangelo received his commission, Leonardo da Vinci had already been given the option to design only a cartoon.

    Academic text (2011)

  • This is aerial perspective, and Leonardo invented it.

  • First of all, Leonardo was relentlessly curious.

  • Invented by Leonardo da Vinci.

    Lost Christmas (2011)

  • I created a series of swings which were based on Leonardo da Vinci's flying machines.

  • You can see all of Leonardo's drawings and his notebook.

    Hafu Go

  • The characters, the genius of the ages, Leonardo da Vinci, and the fragile beauty, Mona Lisa.

    Stuck on You! (1982)

  • Many of Leonardo's inventions were far ahead of his time, showcasing his genius.

  • At the museum, visitors can admire notable works created by Leonardo da Vinci.

Synonyms

da Vinci
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An Italian artist, scientist, and inventor from the Renaissance

emphasizes stronger acclaim, viewing him as a unique, preeminent genius
Leonardo da Vinci
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An Italian artist and inventor from the Renaissance famous for the Mona Lisa

stresses that he is regarded as the preeminent genius of the era

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Etymology

Leonardo comes from an old German name that means 'brave lion', a meaning you can see in the English word 'lion' and the star sign Leo. So the name suggests strength and courage, which fits the famous artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci.