Jimmy Stewart
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- proper noun
- /ˈdʒɪmi stjuːart/
- Jimmy Stewart was a talented actor.
Examples
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Jimmy Stewart starred in many classic Hollywood films during his long career.
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I admire Jimmy Stewart!
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Many people admire Jimmy Stewart for his portrayal of honest and humble characters.
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The timeless appeal of Jimmy Stewart continues to influence actors today.
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In the film 'It's a Wonderful Life', Jimmy Stewart portrays a man who learns the value of life and community.
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Many people consider Jimmy Stewart to be one of the greatest actors of his generation due to his memorable roles.
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In 'Rear Window', Jimmy Stewart plays a photographer who becomes convinced he has witnessed a murder.
Synonyms
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An American film actor famous for playing honest, modest heroes
Surface Forms
Morphology
Jimmy + Stewart
This is a proper name composed of a given name and a surname; knowing the constituent forms 'Jimmy' and 'Stewart' does not allow a learner to infer the referent or the fact that it names a famous American film actor. Proper names are arbitrary referential labels rather than compositional expressions, so the meaning is not derivable from the parts.
Etymology
Jimmy Stewart was a famous American actor who often played shy, kind men with a gentle voice and a worried, friendly face. That image is why his name suggests an 'honest' and 'modest' hero today.