Dionysus

noun

Di·​o·​ny·​sus ˌdī-ə-ˈnī-səs How to pronounce Dionysus (audio) -ˈnē- How to pronounce Dionysus (audio)

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Out of all his roles as a public figure — producer, rapper, fashion designer, actor, media mogul — hip-hop’s Dionysus might be proving to be Combs’s most crucial and damaging one. Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 31 Oct. 2024 Gucci, the first luxury brand to purchase digital real estate in the Sandbox, famously sold a virtual version of its Dionysus handbag on Roblox for about $4,100—$800 more than the price of its physical counterpart. Webb Wright, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024 Amidst the requests for the Gucci Dionysus and the Prada Cleo was a French brand heretofore unknown to him: Polène. Camille Freestone, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024 Michele was also responsible for the Dionysus and the Marmont—two bags that have maintained their It bag status years after their debuts. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024 While not all of the most famous gods and heroes are included in the story, some big names like Hera, Dionysus and Orpheus play a large role in the story. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 At least Lachy has the decency to return Zeus watch — how kind! — while ratting out Dionysus in the process. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Sep. 2024 Paris Olympic organizers said the scene actually depicted Dionysus, the Greek god of wine. Erin Alberty, Axios, 5 Aug. 2024 Some thought such a strong response was weird, pointing out that the tableau was actually a nod to the Greek god Dionysus. Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Dionysos

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dionysus was in 1812

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“Dionysus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dionysus. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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