duchesses

noun

plural of duchess
as in countesses

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  1. princesses
  2. queens
  3. noblewomen
Noun
  • Several special events also are planned at the rink including a princesses and superheroes themed skate and a Thanksgiving pajama party.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Robots, Barbie dolls, Supermans, T-rexes and princesses began to form in a circular line around the perimeter of the gym.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of princesses
Noun
  • The lavish romance is set in a world of queens and kings and has a strong European flair and visual aesthetic rarely seen in K-dramas.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The two were competing teenage R&B queens throughout the ’90s, which is what makes the joint appearance so nice to see.
    — Christina Middleton, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of queens
Noun
  • Stavanger, Norway — King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As a young man, Harald was urged to find a bride among Europe's noblewomen and princesses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of noblewomen
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