United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
"John Cage often quoted Charles Ives, another American composer whose work was celebrated for its use of vernacular music."
English actor and comedian who appeared on television and in films (born in 1935)
"The audience laughed loudly when Moore made his famous entrance as a pompous British official."
English philosopher (1873-1958)
"The class was led by Professor Moore, a renowned English philosopher who lived from 1873 to 1958."
Irish poet who wrote nostalgic and patriotic verse (1779-1852)
"The anthology was dedicated to Moore, the celebrated Irish poet known for his nostalgic and patriotic verses."
United States poet noted for irony and wit (1887-1872)
"The anthology features works by Thaddeus Moore, a lesser-known American poet celebrated for his sharp irony and wit."
British sculptor whose works are monumental organic forms (1898-1986)
"The park was transformed by a large bronze installation attributed to Henry Moore, featuring his signature reclining figures that blend seamlessly with the landscape."
Many toponymic place names, or parts of place names, derived from moor.
"Several villages in northern England bear the name Moore because they were originally situated on open heathland known as a moor."
The surname Moore originated as a variation of the name More and also appeared independently to describe someone who lived near a marsh or fen. It entered English usage through these distinct but related associations with wetlands rather than evolving from a single original meaning.