Synonyms of diva

diva

noun

ˈdē-və 

as in queen

a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity

the reigning diva of daytime television

Synonyms & Similar Words

• queen
• princess
• goddess
• priestess
• high priestess
• prima donna

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diva

And coloratura soprano Midori Marsh is also fun and entertaining as opera company diva Carlotta. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026

By the early ‘90s, country radio had moved on to a younger generation of performers, and Shania Twain was the reigning country diva. — Chris Morris, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

The group — made up of high-strung news freelancer Billie (Lucy Freyer), chaotic diva Issa (Amita Rao), and life-of-the-party Anton (Owen Thiele) — are all at different places in love, life, and career. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

Like many divas, Houston had a habit of showing up late, and when she was finished, she was finished. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026