the belle of the ball

noun phrase

old-fashioned

: the most beautiful and popular woman at a dance, party, etc.

She was the belle of the ball.

Examples of the belle of the ball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This lovely cake will be the belle of the ball at any spring soiree. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026

Be the belle of the ball Balls are another integral part of the Mardi Gras experience. — Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 4 Nov. 2024

John Harbaugh, New York Giants Harbaugh was the belle of the ball after he was dismissed from the Ravens. — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 2 Feb. 2026

Meanwhile, back in Los Angeles, Connor Storrie was the belle of the ball at not one, but two Hollywood fêtes. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026

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