countesses

plural of countess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for countesses
Noun
  • Only seven princesses have held the title since 1642.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Including Anne, Debrett's notes that only seven princesses have held the title since it was created by King Charles I in 1642 for his daughter, Princess Mary.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The thieves got away with a total of eight objects, including a sapphire diadem, necklace and single earring from a set linked to 19th-century queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Ohio Renaissance Festival final weekend Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled at Ohio Renaissance Festival.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Countesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countesses. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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