Ives [ahyvz] Examples noun
- Burl (I·cle Ivanhoe) [burl ik-uh l] /bɜrl ˈɪk əl/, 1909–1995, U.S. actor and folk singer.
- Charles Edward,1874–1954, U.S. composer.
- Frederic Eugene,1856–1937, U.S. inventor.
- James Mer·ritt [mer-it] /ˈmɛr ɪt/, 1824–95, U.S. lithographer.Compare Currier.
- a male given name.
Examples from the Web for ives Contemporary Examples of ives
Currier and Ives was a printmaking firm based out of New York City from 1834 to 1907.
The Most Confusing Christmas Music Lyrics Explained (VIDEO)
Kevin Fallon
December 24, 2014
In “Sleigh Ride,” the narrator is painting a scene so perfect that it could be featured on an iconic Currier and Ives print.
The Most Confusing Christmas Music Lyrics Explained (VIDEO)
Kevin Fallon
December 24, 2014
Few authors write more transparently about music than Swafford, who has also penned memorable lives of Brahms and Ives.
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William O’Connor
December 8, 2014
Scouting Report: Size-wise, Bob Costas (Syracuse ’74) is clearly the underdog next to Oscar-winner Burl “Big Daddy” Ives.
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Michael Solomon
March 17, 2011
Historical Examples of ives
Ives and Norton are much used for red wines and sell for top prices.
Manual of American Grape-Growing
U. P. Hedrick
Diamond Creek mouth was determined accurately by Ives in 1858.
Frederick S. Dellenbaugh
Ives is absent—at Rome, I believe, though I did not meet him there.
Horace Greeley
“I can’t stand things that scuttle and slither and crawl,” said Ives.
James E. Gunn
But they lowered the boom on Ives when he showed any resilience.
James E. Gunn
British Dictionary definitions for ives Ives noun
- Charles Edward. 1874–1954, US composer, noted for his innovative use of polytonality, polyrhythms, and quarter tones. His works include Second Piano Sonata: Concord (1915), five symphonies, chamber music, and songs
- Frederick Eugene. 1856–1937, US inventor of halftone photography