Swan
noun
A large water bird with a long, curved neck and usually a white color.
We saw a swan glide gracefully across the lake.
Often appears as...
- swan lake
- swan song
verb
To move about or go somewhere in a carefree manner.
She's been swanning around Europe all summer.
Often appears as...
- swan about
- swan around
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Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who grows or develops into someone very impressive or beautiful.
After his summer growth spurt, he returned to school a swan.
noun
A large water bird with a long, curved neck and usually a white color.
We saw a swan glide gracefully across the lake.
Often appears as...
- swan lake
- swan song
verb
To move about or go somewhere in a carefree manner.
She's been swanning around Europe all summer.
Often appears as...
- swan about
- swan around
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who grows or develops into someone very impressive or beautiful.
After his summer growth spurt, he returned to school a swan.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Majestic Presence
Swans are often associated with elegance and grace in literature and culture.
The prima ballerina's performance was as majestic as a swan.
Pro Tip 2/3Color Specific
While swans are usually white, the term 'black swan' also exists for a rare kind.
The black swan stood out among the white ones.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Usage
Swans symbolize beauty and purity; 'swan song' refers to a final performance or action.
The actor's last film was his swan song.
Pro Tip 1/3Majestic Presence
Swans are often associated with elegance and grace in literature and culture.
The prima ballerina's performance was as majestic as a swan.
Pro Tip 2/3Color Specific
While swans are usually white, the term 'black swan' also exists for a rare kind.
The black swan stood out among the white ones.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Usage
Swans symbolize beauty and purity; 'swan song' refers to a final performance or action.
The actor's last film was his swan song.
Pro Tip 1/3Majestic Presence
Swans are often associated with elegance and grace in literature and culture.
The prima ballerina's performance was as majestic as a swan.
Pro Tip 2/3Color Specific
While swans are usually white, the term 'black swan' also exists for a rare kind.
The black swan stood out among the white ones.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Usage
Swans symbolize beauty and purity; 'swan song' refers to a final performance or action.
The actor's last film was his swan song.
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Elk Conservation in...
populations yeah so it's kind of important to act before it's too late as what it sounds like I know you mentioned a couple of birds just now we have some like pretty interesting things behind us we've been having or at least we have been having some swans some geese is
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Why we ignore obvious...
are so probable and obvious, they're things that we can see, but we still don't do anything about. So I created the gray rhino metaphor to meet what I felt was an urgent need. To help us to take a fresh look, with the same passion that people had for the black swan,
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First Ascent of a Sky...
much of it still unknown he and others can convince people to find ways to protect this area in the meantime bruce is already thinking about when and how he might be able to go back we kind of build this as bruce's swan song but just so everybody knows he doesn't
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Didier Sornette: How we...
and any tiny perturbation will make this instability occur. Now, some of you may have come to the mind that is this not related to the black swan concept you have heard about frequently? Remember, black swan is this rare bird
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The myth of Arachne -...
Her tapestry showed the gods abusing their squabbling amongst themselves, drinking and bragging, and meddling in the lives of mortals. She represented Zeus as a philanderer, transfiguring himself to ensnare a swan for Leda,
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How storytelling helps...
He wasn't an ugly duckling at all. During the winter, he had grown into a beautiful white swan. The other swans looked at him and thought how beautiful he was. "Come with us," they said. And he did.
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The promise of quantum...
in part, because their risk simulations are compute constrained. They can’t account for global or whole-market risks that are rare but severe and unpredictable. Black swan events, for example.
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Why the buildings of the...
and skyscrapers can be medieval castles made out of glass. Forms got big, forms got bold and colorful. Dwarves became columns. Swans grew to the size of buildings. It was crazy.
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Only the Strong Survive...
eight months of winter are over the land is green and the feeding is good here the swans will raise their baby chicks called cygnets
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Unbelievable Bird...
as the day ends the mayflies perform their swan song
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Elk Conservation in...
populations yeah so it's kind of important to act before it's too late as what it sounds like I know you mentioned a couple of birds just now we have some like pretty interesting things behind us we've been having or at least we have been having some swans some geese is
Video examples
Why we ignore obvious...
are so probable and obvious, they're things that we can see, but we still don't do anything about. So I created the gray rhino metaphor to meet what I felt was an urgent need. To help us to take a fresh look, with the same passion that people had for the black swan,
Video examples
First Ascent of a Sky...
much of it still unknown he and others can convince people to find ways to protect this area in the meantime bruce is already thinking about when and how he might be able to go back we kind of build this as bruce's swan song but just so everybody knows he doesn't
Video examples
Didier Sornette: How we...
and any tiny perturbation will make this instability occur. Now, some of you may have come to the mind that is this not related to the black swan concept you have heard about frequently? Remember, black swan is this rare bird
Video examples
The myth of Arachne -...
Her tapestry showed the gods abusing their squabbling amongst themselves, drinking and bragging, and meddling in the lives of mortals. She represented Zeus as a philanderer, transfiguring himself to ensnare a swan for Leda,
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How storytelling helps...
He wasn't an ugly duckling at all. During the winter, he had grown into a beautiful white swan. The other swans looked at him and thought how beautiful he was. "Come with us," they said. And he did.
Video examples
The promise of quantum...
in part, because their risk simulations are compute constrained. They can’t account for global or whole-market risks that are rare but severe and unpredictable. Black swan events, for example.
Video examples
Why the buildings of the...
and skyscrapers can be medieval castles made out of glass. Forms got big, forms got bold and colorful. Dwarves became columns. Swans grew to the size of buildings. It was crazy.
Video examples
Only the Strong Survive...
eight months of winter are over the land is green and the feeding is good here the swans will raise their baby chicks called cygnets
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Unbelievable Bird...
as the day ends the mayflies perform their swan song
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Graeme Le Saux
English Athlete
Sometimes I'll go by and there are a couple of swans, the next day it's a few ducks. I'd like to stop there every day for a year and capture how it changes, then put it all together to create an incredible image of a traditional English scene.
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Noel Fielding
English Comedian
There's a little pond near my house, and I see two swans there all the time who are obviously in love. But they look like the same bird, so I don't know if they're male or female, but they're definitely in love.
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Cory Barlog
American Businessman
I would love for 'God of War II' to be considered the swan song of the PS2 but I really don't think this will be the last great game on the system.
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Rufus Wainwright
Canadian Musician
I've developed into quite a swan. I'm one of those people that will probably look better and better as I get older until I drop dead of beauty.
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Van Wyck Brooks
American Critic
It is not that the French are not profound, but they all express themselves so well that we are led to take their geese for swans.
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Mary Helen Bowers
American Dancer
The key to building long muscle as you swim is stretching arms far ahead of you in the water, sort of like a swan.
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge
English Poet
Swans sing before they die - 'twere no bad thing should certain persons die before they sing.
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Orlando Gibbons
English Composer
The silver swan, who, living had no note, When death approached unlocked her silent throat.
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Anna Chancellor
English Actress
I'm crazy about ducks and swans and geese, so I don't eat foie gras. I try to eat organic.
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Johnny Carson
American Comedian
When turkeys mate they think of swans.
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Graeme Le Saux
English Athlete
Sometimes I'll go by and there are a couple of swans, the next day it's a few ducks. I'd like to stop there every day for a year and capture how it changes, then put it all together to create an incredible image of a traditional English scene.
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Noel Fielding
English Comedian
There's a little pond near my house, and I see two swans there all the time who are obviously in love. But they look like the same bird, so I don't know if they're male or female, but they're definitely in love.
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Cory Barlog
American Businessman
I would love for 'God of War II' to be considered the swan song of the PS2 but I really don't think this will be the last great game on the system.
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Rufus Wainwright
Canadian Musician
I've developed into quite a swan. I'm one of those people that will probably look better and better as I get older until I drop dead of beauty.
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Van Wyck Brooks
American Critic
It is not that the French are not profound, but they all express themselves so well that we are led to take their geese for swans.
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Mary Helen Bowers
American Dancer
The key to building long muscle as you swim is stretching arms far ahead of you in the water, sort of like a swan.
Quote examples
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
English Poet
Swans sing before they die - 'twere no bad thing should certain persons die before they sing.
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Orlando Gibbons
English Composer
The silver swan, who, living had no note, When death approached unlocked her silent throat.
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Anna Chancellor
English Actress
I'm crazy about ducks and swans and geese, so I don't eat foie gras. I try to eat organic.
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Johnny Carson
American Comedian
When turkeys mate they think of swans.
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