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In this version, adapted from the London run’s extended one, Bernadette is the primary close collaborator with Sondheim onstage, occupying a position between ambassador to his oeuvre, high priestess of song, and family member in mourning.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Another influential woman in Mukherjee’s life is Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman’s chic, silver-haired senior vice president of fashion—and the retail high priestess responsible for Sabyasachi’s Big Apple debut.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
While Ellen’s spasms and fits are viewed as shameful by her peers—even her husband—Franz views her as a sacred figure who would have been a high priestess in another age.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Ferguson is back as Paul’s mother, Jessica, who becomes a priestess and takes on the collective memories and wisdom of all the high priestesses who have gone before.
—Mick Lasalle, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2024
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Another influential woman in Mukherjee’s life is Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman’s chic, silver-haired senior vice president of fashion—and the retail high priestess responsible for Sabyasachi’s Big Apple debut.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
While Ellen’s spasms and fits are viewed as shameful by her peers—even her husband—Franz views her as a sacred figure who would have been a high priestess in another age.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Ferguson is back as Paul’s mother, Jessica, who becomes a priestess and takes on the collective memories and wisdom of all the high priestesses who have gone before.
—Mick Lasalle, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high priestess
Noun
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The priestess worked only during days in which Apollo was believed to be present at Delphi to channel his wisdom to the Pythia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Apr. 2026
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Jump to Answer In Sinners, Wunmi Mosaku’s character, Annie, is the resident priestess.—
Craigh Barboza,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 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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“High priestess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20priestess. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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