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

Such parties, often thrown by the grandes dames of Washington in their palaces dotted around town, were an opportunity for political rivals to meet in fizzing comity over catered meals and coupes of Bollinger. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026

Still, the biography offers a nearly contemporary portrait of one of Western literature’s grand dames, as well as some useful context around the publication of her novels, beginning with Sense and Sensibility. — Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026

But Broadwick is doing something different to the grand dames and glassy international transplants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 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