Smith (Noun)
Meaning 1
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919).
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Meaning 2
United States singer noted for her rendition of patriotic songs (1909-1986).
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Meaning 3
United States blues singer (1894-1937).
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- Bessie Smith was an influential American blues singer who was active in the 1920s and 1930s.
- After being discovered by Columbia Records talent scout Frank Walker, Smith became one of the highest-paid black entertainers of her time.
- Smith's emotive voice and authentic stage presence helped to establish her as a prominent blues singer in the United States.
- The music of Bessie Smith had a significant impact on the development of jazz and blues music in the United States during the early 20th century.
- Smith's legacy as a pioneering female blues singer has been recognized through numerous awards, including multiple Grammy nominations and inductions into the Blues Hall of Fame.
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Meaning 4
English explorer who helped found the colony at Jamestown, Virginia; was said to have been saved by Pocahontas (1580-1631).
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Meaning 5
Someone who works metal (especially by hammering it when it is hot and malleable).
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Meaning 6
United States suffragist who refused to pay taxes until she could vote (1792-1886).
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Meaning 7
Religious leader who founded the Mormon Church in 1830 (1805-1844).
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- Joseph Smith was a charismatic leader who attracted a large following in the early days of the Mormon Church.
- The teachings of Joseph Smith continue to be studied and revered by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Smith's vision of God the Father and Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Pearl of Great Price, is a foundational doctrine of the Mormon faith.
- The martyrdom of Joseph Smith in 1844 led to a period of turmoil and upheaval for the young church.
- Smith's successor, Brigham Young, led the majority of the Mormon faithful to Utah, where they established a thriving community.
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Meaning 8
United States sculptor (1906-1965).
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- The sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, a contemporary of Smith, is displayed on the opposite side of the plaza.
- Smith's most famous work is a collection of sculptures titled "The Space that Art Can't Fill".
- Isamu Noguchi and David Smith are two artists known for their work in modernist sculpture.
- The collection of Smith's works includes sculptures from the 1940s and 1950s, considered the most significant period of his career.
- Smith was one of the most prominent sculptors of his generation, alongside Isamu Noguchi and Alberto Giacometti.
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Meaning 9
Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790).
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Meaning 10
Someone who works at something specified.
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