high priestess

noun

Synonyms of high priestessnext
: a chief priestess

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Miranda Priestly, the high priestess of not only the fashion industry, but of all media, the exact industry Andy came to New York to work in. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026 Enheduanna, a high priestess from Sumer who is credited with being the first person to sign her work, seems to be a fitting obsession for a writer who knows the stakes of authorship. Andrea Valdez, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026 Their high priestess, cycling endlessly through athleisure-adjacent tank tops and tiny sunglasses, is, of course, Hailey Bieber. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026 In this version, adapted from the London run’s extended one, Bernadette is the primary close collaborator with Sondheim onstage, occupying a position between ambassador to his oeuvre, high priestess of song, and family member in mourning. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high priestess

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high priestess was in 1645

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“High priestess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20priestess. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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