Frank Sinatra
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- proper noun
- /fræŋk sɪˈnɑːtrə/
- Neither of these incidents would have been included in an authorized life story, but both became a part of my book His Way: The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra (1986), which is probably why he sued to stop publication.
Examples
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In On the Town with Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin... ...Manhattan became the backdrop for this unforgettable romp.
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Like most of the Italian-American singers of his day, Bennett idolized Frank Sinatra, whom he later credited with inventing "the art of intimate singing."
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When Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly teamed up for a series of films... ...the results were irresistible.
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The most bizarre denial came from Mickey Rudin, Frank Sinatra's former attorney, who had been named in the Nancy Reagan book as a source of help.
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Even a "little bad" can be a little admirable, as I discovered while researching the life of Frank Sinatra, when I saw violence momentarily mingle with kindness.
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Robinson's "The House I Live In," recorded by, among others, Paul Robeson, Eddie Fisher, and Connie Francis, became the theme song of a famous Frank Sinatra movie short for which Sinatra and Robinson shared a special Academy Award in 1946.
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The legendary singer Frank Sinatra captivated audiences with his smooth voice and timeless hits.
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In his illustrious career, Frank Sinatra won numerous awards, including several Grammys for his exceptional music.
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Many consider Frank Sinatra a legendary figure in American music, influencing countless artists with his unique style.
Synonyms
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An American singer and film actor with a smooth voice
Surface Forms
Morphology
Frank + Sinatra
This is a proper name referring to a specific individual; the information that Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor cannot be derived from the constituent name-parts. Even if a learner knows both words as names, proper names are arbitrary labels and do not transparently convey the person's identity or profession, so the meaning is not predictable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
The name Frank Sinatra belongs to a real American singer and actor who became famous for his smooth voice, cool style, and the nickname 'Ol' Blue Eyes'. Because of his long career and many hit songs, his name now brings to mind a classic, smooth singer and stylish performer.