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de mille

 

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Noun de mille has 1 sense
  1. DeMille, Cecil B. DeMille, Cecil Blount DeMille - United States film maker remembered for his extravagant and spectacular epic productions (1881-1959)
    --1 is a kind of dancer, professional dancer; choreographer; film maker, filmmaker, film producer, movie maker

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de mille

Noun (singular):

A unit of measurement equal to ten thousand, primarily used to denote the number of motion picture dollars.

Example sentence: The blockbuster movie required a budget of millions, which amounted to several de milles.

Noun (plural):

A surname of French origin, widely known for the prominent American theatrical and motion-picture director Cecil B. DeMille (1881–1959).

Example sentence: Cecil B. DeMille was a pioneer of the Hollywood film industry, directing numerous highly acclaimed movies.

Adjective:

Referring to an extravagant and grandiose style, reminiscent of Cecil B. DeMille's epic movies.

Example sentence: The set design and costumes of the play were inspired by DeMille's de mille style, transporting the audience to a bygone era.

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