enfant terrible
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Sinema was something of the enfant terrible of the Senate, albeit in the body of a Gen X woman fond of jewel-tone dresses and statement jewelry.
From Slate • Mar. 7, 2024
“Do you know this French term enfant terrible? That’s what I was,” he said with a mischievous smile.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Von Trier, often referred to as the "enfant terrible" of contemporary cinema, was in "good spirits" and is being treated for his symptoms, Zentropa said in a statement.
From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2022
On the one hand, Mr. Brook was the enfant terrible with a talent for resuscitating classic plays and drawing major performances from major actors.
From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2022
Hearing Joshua give Rabelaisian nonstop talks of three to five hours made it all too clear that he was an enfant terrible.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
