Holmes, Sherlock

1. A fictional English detective, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . Holmes's extraordinary powers of memory, observation, and deduction enable him to solve mysteries and identify criminals in cases that leave all other detectives baffled. His companion is Dr. Watson, who records his exploits. Holmes is often mistakenly quoted as saying, “ Elementary, my dear Watson .”

Notes

Figuratively, any shrewd detective can be called Sherlock Holmes, or simply Sherlock.

Example Sentences

Skill, audacity and patience, criminal connections, a fair amount of luck, and inspiration from a Sherlock Holmes story culminated in a weekend of high drama and barely believable farce.

From BBC

Naturally, she’s seen what a team of career professionals has missed, and the obvious value of having their own Sherlock Holmes on call results in a consultancy gig.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ve been rereading some golden oldies most recently: “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” “The Three Pillars of Zen” and I’m making my way through “The Complete Sherlock Holmes.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sherlock Holmes could have used a pug, not his favored bloodhound, to sniff out clues and gotten the same results, a study suggests.

From Science Magazine

Why did Sherlock Holmes employ a bloodhound to sniff out clues, and not a pug?

From Science Magazine

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