Solomon
proper noun
A king from the Bible who was known for his wisdom.
King Solomon is known for his fair judgment in the story of two mothers fighting for a baby.
Often appears as...
- king solomon
- solomon's wisdom
Usage tips
Religious, Historical
proper noun
A group of islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, which is a country named Solomon Islands.
I am planning for a holiday vacation in the Solomon Islands.
Often appears as...
- solomon islands
- trip to solomon
Usage tips
Geographical
proper noun
A king from the Bible who was known for his wisdom.
King Solomon is known for his fair judgment in the story of two mothers fighting for a baby.
Often appears as...
- king solomon
- solomon's wisdom
Usage tips
Religious, Historical
proper noun
A group of islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, which is a country named Solomon Islands.
I am planning for a holiday vacation in the Solomon Islands.
Often appears as...
- solomon islands
- trip to solomon
Usage tips
Geographical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Wisdom
Used to reference wise decisions, evoking the image of a just and intelligent ruler.
He solved the dispute with Solomon's wisdom, pleasing both parties.
Pro Tip 2/3Biblical Allusion
Mentioning 'Solomon' may suggest profound knowledge or a moral lesson, reflecting the Biblical origins.
Like Solomon, she had to distinguish truth among many stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
‘Solomon’ can symbolize fairness in complex situations, based on his legendary verdict with a baby.
The judge's Solomon-like decision averted a potential crisis.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Wisdom
Used to reference wise decisions, evoking the image of a just and intelligent ruler.
He solved the dispute with Solomon's wisdom, pleasing both parties.
Pro Tip 2/3Biblical Allusion
Mentioning 'Solomon' may suggest profound knowledge or a moral lesson, reflecting the Biblical origins.
Like Solomon, she had to distinguish truth among many stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
‘Solomon’ can symbolize fairness in complex situations, based on his legendary verdict with a baby.
The judge's Solomon-like decision averted a potential crisis.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Wisdom
Used to reference wise decisions, evoking the image of a just and intelligent ruler.
He solved the dispute with Solomon's wisdom, pleasing both parties.
Pro Tip 2/3Biblical Allusion
Mentioning 'Solomon' may suggest profound knowledge or a moral lesson, reflecting the Biblical origins.
Like Solomon, she had to distinguish truth among many stories.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
‘Solomon’ can symbolize fairness in complex situations, based on his legendary verdict with a baby.
The judge's Solomon-like decision averted a potential crisis.
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Bonus Episode: Bicycles,...
have been a part of this dance we have every four years and no matter their beliefs at the end of it they united behind the elected president my fellow americans to a few of us here today this is a solomon most momentous occasion we come
Video examples
Bonus Episode: Bicycles,...
have been a part of this dance we have every four years and no matter their beliefs at the end of it they united behind the elected president my fellow americans to a few of us here today this is a solomon most momentous occasion we come
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Quote examples
Chiwetel Ejiofor
British Actor
Solomon Northup is one of the most remarkable people I've ever encountered in my life; one of the most amazing stories I have ever been in any kind of contact with. To not tell that story would have been disgraceful, in my opinion.
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John Barrymore
American Actor
I am thinking of taking a fifth wife. Why not? Solomon had a thousand wives and he is a synonym for wisdom.
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Sixto Rodriguez
American Musician
Solomon was a musician and David was a musician, so it's a profession that I take seriously.
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
British Actor
Solomon Northup is one of the most remarkable people I've ever encountered in my life; one of the most amazing stories I have ever been in any kind of contact with. To not tell that story would have been disgraceful, in my opinion.
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John Barrymore
American Actor
I am thinking of taking a fifth wife. Why not? Solomon had a thousand wives and he is a synonym for wisdom.
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Sixto Rodriguez
American Musician
Solomon was a musician and David was a musician, so it's a profession that I take seriously.
Example 1 of 3
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