1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
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Per People, the duke and duchess stopped by the historic palazzo during a visit commemorating the 60th anniversary of the island nation’s independence.
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
The duchess’ look, however, had undergone a few notable tweaks.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Bona Sforza, a duchess of Bari, maintained a residence (now the Palazzo dei Principi Filomarino) and helped expand and renovate the main church, Santa Maria della Porta, also known for its frescoed interior.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The main structure at the Esencia, a converted home of a European duchess, houses a handful of guest rooms; other accommodations range from the Jungle Suites, surrounded by beachside gardens, to free-standing beachfront bungalows.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
The duchess’ look, however, had undergone a few notable tweaks.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Bona Sforza, a duchess of Bari, maintained a residence (now the Palazzo dei Principi Filomarino) and helped expand and renovate the main church, Santa Maria della Porta, also known for its frescoed interior.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The main structure at the Esencia, a converted home of a European duchess, houses a handful of guest rooms; other accommodations range from the Jungle Suites, surrounded by beachside gardens, to free-standing beachfront bungalows.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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duchess
noun
duch·ess
ˈdəch-əs 
1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman holding the rank of duke in her own right
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