Liberace

[ lib-uh-rah-chee ]

noun

1. Wladziu Valentino Liberace, 1919–87, U.S. pianist and entertainer.

Example Sentences

Adult film star John C. Holmes, drug kingpin Eddie Nash, famed entertainer Liberace and his “boy toy” Scott Thorson were among the colorful personalities caught up in the case.

From Los Angeles Times

“In one of our first conversations we were talking about Maestro having looks inspired by iconic musical performers throughout time, so the first look is a mashup between Beethoven and Liberace,” Monsoon says.

From Seattle Times

Ellen Mirojnick, the costume designer who earned an Emmy Award for transforming Michael Douglas into flamboyant entertainer Liberace in “Behind the Candelabra,” now has her first Oscar nomination — for a wardrobe and characters who couldn’t be more different: the politicians, soldiers and scientists in “Oppenheimer.”

From Los Angeles Times

Oh sure, Paul Lynde and Liberace were flouncing on television; closer to home, a boy I kept my distance from decoupaged his notebooks.

From New York Times

Bob Einstein, now better known as stuntman Super Dave Osborne, had a recurring role as Officer Judy, a dour Los Angeles police officer who once cited guest Liberace for playing the piano too fast.

From Seattle Times