BELLES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

belles

noun

plural of belle

as in peaches

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Noun

During a visit in August, I was charmed to find that the fresh Jersey peaches infused into the water were cut in the shape of hearts.

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Harvard Medical School lists apples, citrus fruits and stone fruits (like cherries and peaches) as other anti-inflammatory options, highlighting their vitamin C and fiber content.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of peaches

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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 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
Years later, in 2018, Zapcic rode into the spotlight on a dapple-gray Andalusian, making Medieval Times history as one of the first-ever queens to ride in procession.

— Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026

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