Synonyms of dames

dames

noun

plural of dame

1

as in dowagers

a dignified usually elderly woman of some rank or authority

as the grand dames of local society, they determined which charities received support

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dowagers
• matrons
• mothers
• matriarchs
• grandes dames
• mistresses
• headmistresses
• mammies
• moms
• mamas
• grandams
• mas
• materfamiliases

2

as in ladies

a woman of high birth or social position

the lords and dames of the shire eagerly awaited the royal visit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ladies
• queens
• duchesses
• countesses
• gentlewomen
• matrons
• noblewomen
• peeresses
• baronesses
• princesses
• dowagers
• mistresses
• madams
• marquises
• miladies
• marchese
• matriarchs
• marchionesses
• viscountesses
• ladyships

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dames

The ultra-wealthy city-state of Monaco on the French Riviera is no stranger to luxury hotels—fellow grand dames Hôtel de Paris and Hermitage sit at the heart of the action around Casino Square—each vying to outdo the other with fancy arrivals and impeccably discreet service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago. — ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026

Along with Elba, this year’s Honors include British comedian, writer, and actor Meera Syal and England women’s football coach Sarina Wiegman, who have been made honorary dames, and British writer Roy Clarke, who was also knighted. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025