high priestess

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Recent Examples of high priestess 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for high priestess
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Noun
  • Or would Azriel instead mate with Gwyn, the traumatized priestess turned badass Valkyrie warrior whose early experience of violence echoes Azriel’s own?
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The oracle was a priestess who entered a trance state to convey answers from Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy.
    — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Sparkle bright in stunning studs from round and emerald to heart and princess-cut stones in a variety of sizes set in 14-karat white gold four-prong baskets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • 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

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“High priestess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20priestess. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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