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I've been in movies with Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson - but I was on 'The Simpsons,' and finally, in the eyes of my children, I was a star.
Ed Begley, Jr.

Meaning of "Streep" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STREEP

Streep  [striːp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STREEP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Streep is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES STREEP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Streep

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep is an American actress of theater, film and television. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses of all time. Streep made her professional stage debut in The Playboy of Seville, before her screen debut in the television movie The Deadliest Season. In that same year, she made her film debut in Julia. Both critical and commercial success came quickly with roles in The Deer Hunter and Kramer vs. Kramer, the first of which brought her an Academy Award nomination, and the second, her first win, for Best Supporting Actress. She later won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her roles in Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady. With 18 Academy Award nominations in 35 years, Streep holds the record as being the most nominated actor in history. Streep has also received 28 Golden Globe nominations, winning eight, more nominations and more competitive wins than any other actor in history.

Definition of Streep in the English dictionary

The definition of Streep in the dictionary is Meryl, original name Mary Louise Streep. born 1949, US actress. Her films include The Deerhunter, Kramer vs Kramer, The French Lieutenant's Woman, Sophie's Choice, Out of Africa, The Hours, Mamma Mia!, and The Iron Lady.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STREEP


asleep
əˈsliːp
cassareep
ˈkæsəˌriːp
cheap
tʃiːp
creep
kriːp
deep
diːp
estrepe
ɛsˈtriːp
eurocreep
ˈjʊərəˌkriːp
heap
hiːp
Jeep
dʒiːp
keep
kiːp
KREEP
kriːp
leap
liːp
peep
piːp
reap
riːp
sheep
ʃiːp
sleep
sliːp
steep
stiːp
sweep
swiːp
threap
θriːp
threep
θriːp

WORDS THAT END LIKE STREEP

black sheep
bleep
cheep
function creep
geep
knee-deep
leep
make one´s flesh creep
mission creep
neep
rapid eye movement sleep
season creep
seep
skin deep
skin-deep
soil creep
the deep
upkeep
veep
weep

Synonyms and antonyms of Streep in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Streep» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STREEP

Find out the translation of Streep to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Streep from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Streep» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

斯特里普
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Streep
570 millions of speakers

English

Streep
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्ट्रीप
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ستريب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Стрип
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Streep
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Streep
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Streep
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Streep
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Streep
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ストリープ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스트립
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Streep
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Streep
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்ட்ரீப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्ट्रीप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Streep
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Streep
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Streep
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Стріп
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Streep
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Στριπ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Streep
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Streep
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Streep
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Streep

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STREEP»

The term «Streep» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.195 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STREEP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Streep

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10 QUOTES WITH «STREEP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Streep.
1
Moran Atias
Anna Magnani, Sophia Loren, Meryl Streep - I love actresses that are strong and fragile at the same time. They bring complexity to their roles.
2
Mili Avital
I may not be Meryl Streep, but I am not untalented.
3
Roger Bart
In high school, I had a wonderful teacher who, coincidentally also taught Meryl Streep before me. At the same time I had my own rock band, I played bass and sang. I was one of those kids who really enjoyed being with my friends and doing rather insane, but fun, creative things.
4
Ed Begley, Jr.
I've been in movies with Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson - but I was on 'The Simpsons,' and finally, in the eyes of my children, I was a star.
5
Beth Behrs
Know who you are, because that's how you will be cast at first. Then you can be Meryl Streep further down the road.
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Leslie Caron
You have actresses like Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, who have roles specially written for them.
7
Dick Cavett
Meryl Streep belongs on anybody's list of greats.
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Lily Collins
At a party recently I was introduced to Meryl Streep, and it took me a second to get my head around it. You know, that I'm meeting these people now. I'm doing it.
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Lilla Crawford
I was definitely very intimidated, but the instant Meryl Streep said 'Hi' to me, it all went away.
10
Michael Cristofer
I guess the first screenplay of mine that was done was 'Falling in Love' with Robert DeNiro and Meryl Streep.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STREEP»

Discover the use of Streep in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Streep and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Meryl Streep Movie Club
In the bestselling tradition of The Friday Night Knitting Club and The Jane Austen Book Club, three women find unexpected answers, happiness, and one another, with Meryl Streep movies as their inspiration.
Mia March, 2012
2
Meryl Streep: Anatomy of an Actor
The book focuses on ten key performances, exploring the unparalleled career of Meryl Streep through narrative and analytical text accompanied by 300 images, including film stills and set photographs, as well as film sequences, script notes, ...
Karina Longworth, 2013
3
Mean Mothers
The personal stories of unloved daughters and sons and those of the author herself, are both unflinching and moving, and bring this most difficult of subjects to life.
Peg Streep, 2009
4
Spiritual Gardening: Creating Sacred Space Outdoors
Explores the creation of a garden sanctuary with practical advice on plant selection, color, creating pathways and gates, and sharing the space with wildlife.
Peg Streep, 2003
5
Meryl Streep: a critical biography
Traces the career of Meryl Streep, discusses her major performances in the theater, and describes the critical reception of her films
Eugene E. Pfaff, Mark Emerson, 1987
6
The Testament of Mary
A provocative imagining of the later years of the mother of Jesus finds her living a solitary existence in Ephesus years after her son's crucifixion and struggling with guilt, anger and feelings that her son is not the son of God and that ...
Colm Toibin, 2012
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The Meryl Streep Handbook - Everything You Need to Know ...
Meryl Streep Fan this is your ultimate resource for the talented Meryl Streep. Here you'll find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more.
Donna Beech, 2010
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Mastering the Art of Quitting: Why It Matters in Life, Love, ...
Based in the most recent science, this book finally offers relief and a plan for all those people stuck in the discouraging loop of personal or professional dissatisfaction who can't summon up the skill or the mindset to figure out how to ...
Peg Streep, Alan Bernstein, 2013
9
The Actress: Hollywood Acting and the Female Star
Approach to Acting: “I Don't Know about my Approach Because I Don't Have One” As one of the most prestigiously trained contemporary Hollywood actresses, Meryl Streep might be expected to be very articulate in discussing her acting ...
Karen Hollinger, 2006
10
Kindred spirits: meditations on family and friends
Sumptuously illustrated and embellished with gold, Kindred Spirits reflects on the ties that bind us. Exquisitely produced and slipcased, this beautiful volume is a gift to be treasured by family members and friends of all ages. Full color.
Claudia Karabaic Sargent, Peg Streep, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STREEP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Streep is used in the context of the following news items.
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Meryl Streep urges Congress to back equal rights amendment
Meryl Streep sent a letter to each member of Congress, saying: 'I am writing to ask you to stand up for equality … by actively supporting the equal rights ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
2
Here's Where Meryl Streep Found the Confidence to Become an …
It's hard to imagine that there was a time before Meryl Streep was the greatest-living actress—a time when acting was only a faraway idea inside the future Oscar ... «Vanity Fair, Jun 15»
3
Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep fight the good fight in the trailer for …
The two are starring in Suffragette, a drama about the early feminist movement in the U.K., and it's both incredibly intense and super inspiring. In fact, it's the ... «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
4
What's the Controversial Documentary That Meryl Streep Is …
Several weeks after pumping her fist to Patricia Arquette's Oscar-podium plea for gender equality, Meryl Streep has thrown her weight behind a controversial ... «Vanity Fair, Mar 15»
5
Why Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lopez Freaked Out over Patricia …
That reference to an issue that made headlines not long ago in Hollywood caused Streep, Jennifer Lopez, Shirley MacLaine, and many others in the audience to ... «Vanity Fair, Feb 15»
6
Meryl Streep's Golden Globes Dress Is So Chic, So Meryl
Given the number of red carpets Meryl Streep has walked in her career, it's safe to say she's got this whole process down pat. And at Sunday's Golden Globes, ... «Huffington Post, Jan 15»
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Meryl Streep: Into the Woods 'is troubling and weird'
Leading the cast is one of Hollywood's biggest talents, Meryl Streep, who takes on the role of the wicked witch. BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt went to meet her ... «BBC News, Jan 15»
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Meryl Streep defends Russell Crowe over 'women, act your age …
Meryl Streep has spoken out in defence of Russell Crowe following the Australian actor's ... But Streep, whom the 50-year-old Crowe cited in his comments as a ... «The Guardian, Jan 15»
9
That time a diva cow dared to upstage Meryl Streep
NEW YORK — What happens when an A-list cast and an Oscar-nominated filmmaker go Into the Woods ? A whole host of stories come back with them. Director ... «USA TODAY, Dec 14»
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Streep sings Sondheim, and finds her voice
NEW YORK — Meryl Streep sings. Her fans know this. Meryl Streep sang in “Postcards From the Edge,” in “Ironweed,” on the children's album “Philadelphia ... «Washington Post, Dec 14»

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