BELLES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

belles

noun

plural of belle

as in peaches

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Noun

For a heart-healthy snack, top some plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt with berries, banana, peaches, or mango.

— Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2026
From dwarf peaches to columnar dogwoods, these trees loom large in the landscape, while occupying a small footprint.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of peaches

Noun

With titles like Pictures of the hundred beauties of flowerland, these guidebooks contained information on correct etiquette with courtesans, along with an overview of fees and tips.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2026
Before that, everyone was taking pep pills or methadone or black beauties, speed.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of beauties

Noun

There’s the title (an obvious reference to the Greek goddesses of vengeance) and the poster (Rossum, mouth agape, screaming into the void).

— Danielle McNally, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
The goddesses in these paintings have a serene air, with roots firmly anchored in the earth, but also a crown of leaves that sway with the wind.

— Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of goddesses

Noun

The lavish romance is set in a world of queens and kings and has a strong European flair and visual aesthetic rarely seen in K-dramas.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
The two were competing teenage R&B queens throughout the ’90s, which is what makes the joint appearance so nice to see.

— Christina Middleton, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026

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