belle

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Recent Examples of belle One of the most popular rooms at the event was the mirrored ballet belle of the ball setup. Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025 And some of the most remarkable too, as the Dynamic was the belle of the Art Deco ball with its Streamline Moderne design. Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025 The sassy Southern belle was known for her fashion, knack for art history and on-and-off relationship (but eventually very on) with Dwayne Wayne. Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025 Parker Posey plays Tim’s wife, Victoria, a brassy belle who thinks everything her children do is a hoot. Noel Murray, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for belle
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Noun
  • An absolute charmer, The Tale of Silyan is an affecting look at the human-avian bond, with all its mysteries, warmth and ungainly practicalities.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Stamp was a true original, a shapeshifter, a tough guy, and a charmer; one of the rare working-class British actors left who survived a childhood during the blitz and channeled bloody-mindedness, raw talent, and strong instincts.
    Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled, and see over 100 daily shows.
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Positioned on top of spring waters, this structure is home to the statue of the Greek goddess of health.
    Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The sycamore species itself carries symbolic weight in world mythologies, linked to Hera, queen of the Greek gods; the World Tree in Celtic tradition; and Hathor, the Ancient Egyptian goddess of love and beauty.
    Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • During the voyage, travelers can spend time spotting wildlife like Arctic foxes, whales, polar bears, and more, and explore the harsh landscape by zodiac boat, kayaking, and snowshoeing.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Those who are lucky may notice foxes, badgers, otters or deer along the route.
    Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Belle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belle. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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