Madonna
Usually the Madonna . the Virgin Mary.
a picture or statue representing the Virgin Mary.
Archaic.Often madonna . an Italian title of formal address to a woman.
Origin of Madonna
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Madonna, a longtime ally of the LGBTQ community, shared a video of DaBaby’s Rolling Loud comments on Instagram Thursday and debunked them in the caption.
He has collaborated with, to name a few, Keith Urban, Barbra Streisand, NSYNC, Madonna and Luther Vandross, with whom he shared a 2004 Song of the Year Grammy for “Dance With My Father.”
Richard Marx reflects on fame with a healthy dose of self-deprecation | Donald Liebenson | July 8, 2021 | Washington PostYou will learn how sanctions on Tehran impact your fine dining choices, check out the country’s unlikely new friends and listen to the Madonna of the Middle East.
Among other things, it includes playing audio and video recordings of Madonna’s performances, Klimas said.
Prominent D.C. Realtor, avid traveler Kurt Rieschick dies at 50 | Lou Chibbaro Jr. | January 20, 2021 | Washington BladeAccording to Klimas, his husband was a “huge” fan of Madonna.
Prominent D.C. Realtor, avid traveler Kurt Rieschick dies at 50 | Lou Chibbaro Jr. | January 20, 2021 | Washington Blade
For those with a predilection for immaculately fine and delicate paintings by Botticelli, his Madonna of the Book will satisfy.
Of course, in her Neverland they bleach your teeth so white they glow and Madonna coaches you on your convincing British accent.
‘Peter Pan Live!’ Review: No Amount of Clapping Brings It to Life | Kevin Fallon | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs well as weekly church services, Boyfriend—who shares a birthday with Madonna—went to a private, Christian school.
Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, Madonna, Tom Hanks and Gwyneth Paltrow are among those who have eaten at 960 Madison Avenue.
While Madonna has had to reinvent herself every couple of years, Lennox has done the exact opposite.
Nigel might pray to a pale Madonna; Isaacson dealt with a definitely blunted woman of the world.
Bella Donna | Robert HichensThese dreamy, Madonna-like beauties are the result of the most severe and protracted study.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D. | Clara Erskine ClementOn a shelf near one of these windows stood the little Madonna, again wreathed with vines as in San Pasquale.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonIn a niche in the mud wall was a cheap print of the Madonna, one candle just smouldering out before it.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonIt was certain that the lovely lady was none other than the Madonna herself, and the child she had brought was some baby angel.
Rosemary in Search of a Father | C. N. Williamson
British Dictionary definitions for Madonna (1 of 2)
/ (məˈdɒnə) /
mainly RC Church a designation of the Virgin Mary
(sometimes not capital) a picture or statue of the Virgin Mary
Origin of Madonna
1British Dictionary definitions for Madonna (2 of 2)
/ (məˈdɒnə) /
full name Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone. born 1958, US rock singer and film actress. Her records include "Like a Virgin" (1985), "Like a Prayer" (1989), Ray of Light (1998), Music (2000), and MDNA (2012). Her films include Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) and Evita (1996)
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Cultural definitions for Madonna (1 of 2)
An American pop singer known for her many incarnations, ranging from an early “Material Girl” to a movie star (Evita) to a mother and wife. Many consider Madonna a promotional genius for her ability to reinvent herself.
A work of art depicting Mary, the mother of Jesus, especially one that shows her holding the infant Jesus; also a term for Mary herself. Madonna is Italian for “my lady.”
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