Copley
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In 1778 John Singleton Copley, the American émigré artist, fresh from a successful career as a colonial portraitist, turned to this scene.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025
Justice Michael Copley will have to consider whether there was a common purpose to cause harm, the court was told.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024
The acoustics shine in what had come to be known as Copley Symphony Hall, now named Jacobs Music Center.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2024
The town located about 26.2 miles west of Boston was the gathering place again on Monday morning for a field of almost 30,000 runners preparing for the trek to Copley Square.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024
In any case, it is apparent that Copley has transformed Revere from a craftsman into an artist-philosopher.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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