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Shakespeare in a sentence

Shakespeare | Shakespearean

Shakespeare meaning

  1. A surname.
  2. William Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.
  3. His works or media adaptations of his works.

Synonyms of Shakespeare

william shakespeare shakspere william shakspere bard of avon dramatist playwright poet

Example sentences (20)

And some of those songs, I think, might last forever — or until 'the last syllable of time,' like Shakespeare said.

New London’s Flock Theatre knows how long summer can be and does two Shakespeare productions in multiple locations.

I met my wife through Shakespeare, writes columnist Alistair McNair, leader of the Tories on the city council.

All high school students know who Shakespeare is — but not Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Richard Wagamese or Tanya Talaga.

SHAKESPEARE’S Globe theatre allowed a man in a gimp suit to watch a play while children were in the audience.

Classic Ibiza’s Lisa Ward: “The fantastic support that The Shakespeare Hospice provides is truly inspiring.

ONE of the world’s most controversial contemporary artists has created a bold new portrait of Shakespeare.

It's always built in a certain construct, back in Shakespeare or back in Homer,' he told the publication.

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I thought I knew this play very well and that it was, unlike any other Shakespeare I can remember rehearsing, straightforward.

In terms of a place to stage Shakespeare’s Macbeth, there isn’t one more perfect than Cawdor Castle.

An actor of a certain age, she tours in her van, presenting Shakespeare to middle school students.

It’s a mix of Shakespeare’s script and modern language that fills in any of the plot the audience might have missed in the dialogue.

Overall, “Hamlet” is well worth watching for fans of Shakespeare or just anyone who enjoys a well-acted and thought-provoking drama.

Fear not, for lovers of Shakespeare’s most readily adapted tragedy will not be disappointed by Solomons’ subversive counter-narrative.

If you’re looking for a Shakespeare production but not willing to road trip to Denver Performing Arts CenterA Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Most of the actors in are over 70. Actually, it is far from the first time that expected ages in Shakespeare plays have been upturned.

Bayfield High School year 12 pupil Benjamin Pickering (16) holds his essay, which came first in a Shakespeare essay writing competition.

Another difference between the audiences of Shakespeare and Plautus is that Shakespeare’s audience was Christian.

He serves on the Frontier Culture Museum’s board and the American Shakespeare Center’s board.

Perdita (Kayleandra White) and Florizel (Jonathan Del Palmer) share a quiet, intimate moment in Shakespeare’s romance, The Winter’s Tale.

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Common combinations with shakespeare

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "shakespeare" in a sentence?
An example: "And some of those songs, I think, might last forever — or until 'the last syllable of time,' like Shakespeare said." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "shakespeare" from real English texts.
What does "shakespeare" mean?
Shakespeare means: A surname.
What are synonyms of "shakespeare"?
Common synonyms of "shakespeare" include: william shakespeare, shakspere, william shakspere, bard of avon, dramatist, playwright, poet.
How many example sentences with "shakespeare" are there?
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