renoir

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Definition

Renoir refers to Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a famous French painter known for his colorful, lively Impressionist paintings.

Usage & Nuances

"Renoir" almost always refers to the artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Used mainly in discussions of art or history; always capitalized as a proper noun. It is sometimes used as shorthand for his paintings ("a Renoir").

Example Sentences

Have you ever seen a real Renoir up close?

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Renoir was a famous French artist.

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I saw a Renoir painting in the museum.

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Many people love Renoir's colorful paintings.

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It's hard to believe some Renoir paintings are over a hundred years old.

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My favorite impressionist is definitely Renoir—his art feels so alive.

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