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Beyoncé
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English
Etymology
The recent use of this name is due to the American singer Beyoncé Knowles (born 1981), after her mother's maiden name, which was different from her own parents' surname, Beyincé, due to a clerical error on her birth certificate. It is probably derived from the French surname fr Boyancé.
Pronunciation
en /biˈjɑnseɪ/
en En-us-Beyoncé.oga US
Proper noun
en female surnames.
A person who is both popular and talented.
en Striving to be the Beyoncé of your industry-both talented at your craft and well known-will help make you top of mind https://www.google.com/books/edition/Reach_Out_The_Simple_Strategy_You_Need_t/6ZAtDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=%22the+beyonc%C3%A9+of%22&dq=%22the+beyonc%C3%A9+of%22&printsec=frontcover 5 McGraw-Hill LLC Reach Out: The Simple Strategy You Need to Expand Your Network and Increase Your Influence Molly Beck 2017
en That is like the Beyoncé of pastries https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_New_York_Times_Magazine/Ikfh8fsOP_IC?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=%22the+beyonc%C3%A9+of%22&dq=%22the+beyonc%C3%A9+of%22&printsec=frontcover 25 The New York Times Magazine 2016 New York Times
en April 14, 2025 anonymous foodnetwork 1jyowo4 mn3orhl Who is actually the "Beyonce of Food Network"? https://web.archive.org/web/20260803074339/https://www.reddit.com/r/foodnetwork/comments/1jyowo4/comment/mn3orhl/ August 3, 2026 They weren't going to renew his contract and the outrage from fans was so high they had no choice but to agree to his terms. He is definitely the Beyonce. Alex is my favorite chef on the channel but she doesn't have the star power that Flay has.
Derived terms
en Beyhive Jayoncé
en eponyms