as in queen
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity
the reigning diva of daytime television
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Recent Examples of diva
So away from the stage, gun in hand, flesh bared before her for inking, what does this darkwave diva click play on?
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Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026
One even has a Princess Donut tattoo, an ode to Dinniman’s feline diva character.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Deciding to create a performance inspired by the true diva was a reverant nod to Houston’s ties to the New York Liberty, which go way back to another major milestone for the team and the WNBA.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
And that performer winds up being Lady Gaga, who is a bit of a diva in this film.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 May 2026
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Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026
One even has a Princess Donut tattoo, an ode to Dinniman’s feline diva character.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Deciding to create a performance inspired by the true diva was a reverant nod to Houston’s ties to the New York Liberty, which go way back to another major milestone for the team and the WNBA.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
And that performer winds up being Lady Gaga, who is a bit of a diva in this film.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diva
Noun
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There are a number of connecting rooms that combine a king room with a two-queen room, which would be ideal for a family with (non-toddler) kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The cast is made up of famous queens like Latrice Royale, Symone, and more.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Harry cradles the young princess in his arms as Meghan, dressed all in khaki rests her arm on his shoulder lovingly.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The then-princess remained committed to him despite concerns within royal circles about his finances, foreign background and family connections.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Diva.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diva. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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