duchesses

noun

plural of duchess
as in countesses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duchesses
  1. princesses
  2. queens
  3. noblewomen
Noun
  • But these charming dwellings aren’t just found in the worlds of soon-to-be princesses or daring adventurers.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Royal rewears are a trend among Europe’s most prominent queens and princesses.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of princesses
Noun
  • This is hardly new, and scream queens, in particular, are often left to the whims of the internet.
    — Mariam Bagdady, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Royal rewears are a trend among Europe’s most prominent queens and princesses.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 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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“Duchesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duchesses. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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