duchess

noun

duch·ess ˈdə-chəs

Synonyms of duchess next

: the wife or widow of a duke

: a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The duke and duchess have previously taken legal action, filing multiple lawsuits against the likes of Associated Newspapers. —

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 May 2023 And a gospel choir will perform, featured at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, the duke and duchess of Sussex. —

William Booth, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023 Prior to becoming a royal, the future duchess graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and pursued a career in acting. —

Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2022 The duchess finished the look with matching pointed-toe Aquazzura heels. —

Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Sep. 2022 Steinem also credited Meghan for their friendship, sharing that the duchess reached out to her following her move to California in 2020. —

Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 The duchess wore an Alessandra Rich polka-dot dress for her appearance on day four of Royal Ascot, the famous horse race, on Friday, June 17. —

Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 17 June 2022 The fashion-forward duchess added a belt—also by the New York label—to her glamorous polo-match look and styled it with chic pair of black pumps by Aquazzura, a wide-brimmed black hat, and oversized Valentino sunglasses. —

Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 23 May 2022 From what Scobie has heard from his sources, friends of Meghan's, the duchess isn't just staying behind for Archie in reality. —

Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 4 May 2023 See More

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