Prince Charming
noun
: a suitor who fulfills the dreams of his beloved
also
: a man of often specious charm toward women
Examples of Prince Charming in a Sentence
She was still waiting to meet her Prince Charming.
He's no Prince Charming, but he's okay.
Recent Examples on the Web
Farewell to the search for Prince Charming—the term takes its name from Shrek, the lovable ogre from children’s literature (and Dreamworks Animation).
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Jessica Scemama,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
On The Charmings, Snow White and husband Prince Charming (Christopher Rich) awaken from a thousand-year spell and try to adapt to life in present-day Burbank, with the princess working in a department store.
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Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
That’s what happened between Midleton and her real-life Prince Charming, Prince William.
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Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
When Steve turns out to be more Hannibal Lecter than Prince Charming, their relationship takes an unappetizing turn.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Scemama,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
On The Charmings, Snow White and husband Prince Charming (Christopher Rich) awaken from a thousand-year spell and try to adapt to life in present-day Burbank, with the princess working in a department store.
—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
That’s what happened between Midleton and her real-life Prince Charming, Prince William.
—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
When Steve turns out to be more Hannibal Lecter than Prince Charming, their relationship takes an unappetizing turn.
—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for Prince Charming
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“Prince Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20Charming. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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