Renaissance man

Example Sentences

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Through him, we are allowed a rare glimpse into the street-level experiences of a common Renaissance man.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Charles is at once a Renaissance man and a Luddite.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2024

But it’s actually a good fit for the Texas native and musical Renaissance man.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2024

Now, the composer Joseph Boulogne would be hailed as a Renaissance man: artist, athlete, intellectual, soldier.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2024

It’s my honor and pleasure to salute You, a true Renaissance man of Harlem.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes