demimondaines

Definition of demimondainesnext
plural of demimondaine

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demimondaines
Noun
  • After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.
    Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Annoyed with her nephew’s behavior, the Vicomte’s aunt, Madame de Rosemonde (Diane Kruger), mentors Isabelle and boldly transforms her into one of Paris’ leading courtesans.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
  • The victims are local teenagers, seized in roundups, while the courtesans, whose ghastly storytelling each night inspires the action, are like camp followers, the guards collaborators.
    David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Demimondaines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demimondaines. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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