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dames

noun

plural of dame

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a dignified usually elderly woman of some rank or authority as the grand dames of local society, they determined which charities received support

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a woman of high birth or social position the lords and dames of the shire eagerly awaited the royal visit

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Recent Examples of dames 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

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There was also a shift toward elaborate descriptions of what society matrons wore to events, and again, women were believed to be more able to provide these verbal illustrations.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026

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For the ladies, Ron's crew provides cherries that are dangled over their faces.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Prevailing xenophobic notions of the time would have insisted on Bridget’s culpability, particularly when Irish women were seen as more likely to be able to swing an ax than leisurely ladies like Lizzie.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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Middle Eastern and North African Queen Names The Middle East and North Africa boast a rich history of powerful queens spanning ancient Egypt to modern-day monarchies.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Sep. 2026
There are mixed opinions as to whether this method works, and timing is important since the decoy must be in place while queens are searching for nesting sites.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

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