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Diamond Jim Brady

Part of Speech:

noun

Sense:

1. A nickname for James Buchanan Brady, a wealthy and flamboyant American businessman and philanthropist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
2. Currently used to refer to a person who possesses immense wealth or exhibits extravagant and showy behavior.

Usage:

1. Despite growing up in a poor family, Diamond Jim Brady became one of the most prominent figures in American business during the Gilded Age.
2. The party was filled with Diamond Jim Bradys, flaunting their jewelry and expensive designer outfits.

Sample Sentences:

1. When it came to dining out, Diamond Jim Brady was known for his gargantuan appetite.
2. The story of Diamond Jim Brady's incredible rise to wealth and influence continues to captivate historians.
3. "Did you see that guy pull up in the golden sports car? Total Diamond Jim Brady," remarked John, enviously.

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