Daniel
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Bible.
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a prophet living in Babylon during the Captivity.
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the book of the Bible bearing his name. Dan.
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Samuel, 1562–1619, English poet and historian: poet laureate 1599–1619.
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a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “the Lord is my judge.”
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Old Testament
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a youth who was taken into the household of Nebuchadnezzar, received guidance and apocalyptic visions from God, and was given divine protection when thrown into the lions' den
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the book that recounts these experiences and visions (in full The Book of the Prophet Daniel )
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(often preceded by a) a wise upright person
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Paul ( Wilson ). born 1958, English conductor; musical director of the English National Opera (1997–2005)
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Samuel. ?1562–1619, English poet and writer: author of the sonnet sequence Delia (1592)
Etymology
Origin of Daniel
sense 2: referring to Daniel in the Apocryphal Book of Susanna
Example Sentences
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The BBC's State Department correspondent Tom Bateman and Washington correspondent Daniel Bush break down the president's words line by line to explain how he is justifying the action and assess the risks ahead.
From BBC
By his own admission, Daniel Smith exists in a state of perpetual annoyance.
A former presiding judge of the county’s Superior Court, Daniel Buckley, was also brought on to vet DTLA’s cases following the allegations of fraud.
From Los Angeles Times
Though Daniel Underhill, George Willets, and others were dedicated believers, some of the guests were experiencing the spirits for the first time.
From Literature
Earlier this week, Hunt and a third defendant in the case, Daniel Martin, were formally acquitted of the charge of murder after the prosecution offered no evidence against them.
From BBC
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