David
died c970 b.c., the second king of Israel, reigned c1010–c970, successor to Saul: slayer of the Philistine giant Goliath.
Saint. Also called Dewi Sant . a.d. c510–601?, Welsh bishop: patron saint of Wales.
Ge·rard [gey-rahrt], /ˈgeɪ rɑrt/, 1460?–1523, Flemish artist.
Jacques Louis [zhahk lwee], /ʒɑk lwi/, 1748–1825, French painter.
a city in SW Panama.
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “beloved.”
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How to use David in a sentence
The perhaps impromptu line included the word “ceiling,” which David confirmed by watching a recording of the speech on YouTube.
Style Conversational Week 1425: Sketchy situations with Bob Staake | Pat Myers | February 25, 2021 | Washington PostThe company recently helped David’s Bridal launch 50 AR dress SKUs.
Sotheby’s and Saatchi Art show augmented reality’s growing usefulness to art world | Erika Wheless | January 29, 2021 | DigidayIn some corners of social media, the epic short squeeze on GameStop, the beleaguered video game company, is a David and Goliath battle between retail investors and hedge funds.
Why Robinhood is blocking the little guy from the GameStop showdown | Roya Wolverson | January 28, 2021 | QuartzDavid’s Bridal plans to add another 100 SKUs, including accessories, by May.
Why more brands are looking to augmented reality product try ons to drive sales | Erika Wheless | January 25, 2021 | DigidayI remember saying to David, “If the experiments bear this out, we’ll get the Nobel Prize.”
A sad-faced orange Star of David flashed across the iPhone screen as we swiped left on “James” (not his real name).
David Greenberg at Rutgers University has a book coming out next year on political spin.
Thank Congress, Not LBJ for Great Society | Julian Zelizer, Scott Porch | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 1989, a newly registered Republican in Louisiana named David Duke won his only election by a fluke.
David Prowse, the actor who portrayed Darth Vader, wished to come back but had to turn down the role because of ill health.
Juiciest ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Rumors (and Some Debunked Ones) | Rich Goldstein | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST“Poor Steve Scalise is getting a bad rap,” Knight, a long-time aide to former KKK leader David Duke, told The Daily Beast.
“This house must have been the hotel of some distinguished family, Baron; it is nobly proportioned,” said David Arden.
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuAs his eye became accustomed to the gloom, David Arden saw traces of gilding on the walls.
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuThere was a lathe near the spot where David Arden stood, and shavings and splinters under his feet.
Checkmate | Joseph Sheridan Le FanuIt may be noted in passing that in the three miracles in Matthew of exorcising a blinding demon the title “Son of David” is used.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayAlford speaks of this as remarkable; but vision is the especial promise of Wisdom, therefore of Solomon, son of David.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel Conway
British Dictionary definitions for David
/ (ˈdeɪvɪd) /
the second king of the Hebrews (about 1000–962 bc), who united Israel as a kingdom with Jerusalem as its capital
Elizabeth . 1914–92, British cookery writer. Her books include Mediterranean Food (1950) and An Omelette and a Glass of Wine (1984)
(French david) Jacques Louis (ʒɑk lwi). 1748–1825, French neoclassical painter of such works as the Oath of the Horatii (1784), Death of Socrates (1787), and The Intervention of the Sabine Women (1799). He actively supported the French Revolution and became court painter to Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804; banished at the Bourbon restoration
Saint . 6th century ad, Welsh bishop; patron saint of Wales. Feast day: March 1
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Cultural definitions for David (1 of 2)
A great king of the Israelites in the Old Testament. David was a shepherd in his boyhood. As a youth, he asked for King Saul's permission to fight Goliath, the giant Philistine warrior whom all the other Israelites were afraid to face. Despite his small size, David managed to kill Goliath by hitting him in the forehead with a stone flung from a sling. King Saul then gave David command of his army, but he grew jealous of him and tried to kill him; David spent many years fleeing from Saul. After Saul's death, David was made king of the Israelites and served nobly, despite occasional lapses, such as an affair with Bathsheba; he had Bathsheba's husband killed so that he could marry her. Many of the Psalms are attributed to David, who was famed as a harpist. His descendants, the House of David, included Solomon and the subsequent kings of Israel and Judah; according to the Gospels, Jesus was descended from David.
Notes for David
A large marble statue made by Michelangelo of the biblical king David. Michelangelo portrays him as a youth just about to do battle with the giant Goliath.
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