Radcliffe

[ rad-klif ]

/ ˈræd klɪf /

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noun

Ann (Ward), 1764–1823, English writer of Gothic romances.

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How to use Radcliffe in a sentence

Because of medium, we only see Harry’s external reactions, and Radcliffe smartly chooses to play Harry as defeated and depressed, a decision that engenders sympathy rather than alienating the audience.
All the Harry Potter Movies, Ranked|Eliana Dockterman|October 28, 2021|Time
When I was nineteen, a Radcliffe junior, my mother’s death led to a family crisis.
The Pandemic Made Us Strangers to Ourselves. Will We Have Learned Anything When It's Over?|Sherry Turkle|March 16, 2021|Time
Suffice it to say that Radcliffe put an Avada Kedavra spell on the song, because he absolutely killed it!
Harry Potter Raps, The Catcalls Heard ‘Round the World and More Viral Videos|Alex Chancey|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Daniel Radcliffe may not be Harry Potter anymore but he continues to amaze us with magic.
Harry Potter Raps, The Catcalls Heard ‘Round the World and More Viral Videos|Alex Chancey|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Radcliffe remains one of the most intriguing young stars around.
Daniel Radcliffe: I’m Richer Than One Direction|Tim Teeman|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Far beyond his well-earned lucre, this is the reason to applaud Radcliffe the most.
Daniel Radcliffe: I’m Richer Than One Direction|Tim Teeman|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Directed by Michael Dowse, What If, in select theaters Aug. 8, sees Radcliffe tackle his most “adult” role to date: romcom lead.
Daniel Radcliffe on Sex, ‘Harry Potter,’ and Complicated Relationships|Marlow Stern|July 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That was strange enough, but in face of the mystery of Radcliffe's disappearance little attention was paid it.
Uncanny Tales|Various
It was about this time that Radcliffe began to give so much attention to the making of very high flights.
Uncanny Tales|Various
The whole was a fiction, (no new trick for a fireside tourist,) for Mrs. Radcliffe had never seen Haddon Hall.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, Vol. 10, No. 283, 17 Nov 1827|Various
It is a fair example of the worst imitations of Mrs. Radcliffe and Mat Lewis conjointly, though without the latter's looseness.
The English Novel|George Saintsbury
Robert acquiesced, and the two men turned into the passageway leading out on to Radcliffe Square.
Robert Elsmere|Mrs. Humphry Ward

British Dictionary definitions for Radcliffe

Radcliffe

/ (ˈrædklɪf) /

noun

Ann . 1764–1823, British novelist, noted for her Gothic romances The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794) and The Italian (1797)

Paula (Jane). born 1973, British athlete, winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), gold medalist in the marathon at the World Championships (2005), and European record holder for the 10,000m.

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