queen

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as in diva
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity During the years that she was queen of the figure skating world, the endorsement offers poured in.

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Recent Examples of queen Kings, queens and governments from around the world contributed bulbs, plants and statuary representing their country's culture, such as a Chinese bridge, and woodcarvings from Norway. Joan Dittmann, Post-Tribune, 5 July 2017 Leanne is running out of money to pay for her dream of making her 11-year-old daughter, Patty (Ursula Parker), a pageant queen. Rick Bentley, kansascity.com, 5 July 2017 Shawl: Tru Blue silk queen kimono, $242, Planet Blue. star-telegram.com, 5 July 2017 Imagine one person tells you that his ideal form of government would be to get rid of the Constitution and make Kim Kardashian queen. Jonah Goldberg, National Review, 5 July 2017 See All Example Sentences for queen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queen
Noun
  • Co-starring Michaela Coel, the film stars Hathaway as a pop diva who flees her tour during an existential crisis and seeks out the old friend who helped craft her public persona.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 July 2025
  • How is Kristin Chenoweth, iconic Broadway diva best known for originating G(a)linda in Wicked, facing allegations of a bad performance?
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • The event will celebrate the site’s cultural legacy with traditional rituals, art and a ceremony to honor the goddess Pachamama.
    Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, along his journey, Odysseus encounters iconic figures from Greek mythology, including the nymph Calypso, the sorceress Circe and the goddess Athena, all while striving to reunite with his family.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • The grosgrain purple-and-green chest ribbon — the colors of the All England club — add to the princess’s martial flair.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • The 10-year-old princess joined mom Kate Middleton, dad Prince William and older brother Prince George at the gentlemen's singles final on July 13, cheering on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner from the front row of the Royal Box at Centre Court.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 13 July 2025
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  • There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.
    Rafael Peña, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
  • Send Vogue’s senior beauty & wellness editor an email at beauty@vogue.com.
    Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 14 July 2025

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“Queen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queen. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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