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marchesa

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as in countess

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Recent Examples of marchesa Does that would-be contessa or marchesa have to share a sentence with a human tongue twister? — New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025 The marchesa was painted in her prime by Giovanni Boldini in 1908; the bold brush strokes, confident pose and penetrating gaze perfectly sum up a woman whose aim in life was to be nothing less than a work of art. — Cath Pound, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2018 At the request of Les Modes, a French fashion magazine, Boldini’s painting of the marchesa was exhibited at the couturier Jacques Doucet’s fashion house in Paris, with his creations displayed around it. — Cath Pound, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2018

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Noun

Porcaroli later expanded on her character, a countess and the stepdaughter of an Italian criminal.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Beyond fancy friends and connections to famous people, what the countess has most of all is game.

— Luisa Opalesky, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of countess

Noun

While gearing up to send the Sussex children to their second school this month, the duchess was added to a Whatsapp group created for parents.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
The duchess shared a video on Instagram showing herself walking hand-in-hand with Harry and other family moments, including Lilibet riding a bicycle with Archie running alongside her.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of duchess

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The film is adorned with musical and aesthetic touches that allude to an idealized past of knights, princesses, kings and queens.

— Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Or get in the holiday spirit with a Lego princess calendar that includes a cozy campfire, roaring fireplace, and a delectable-looking gingerbread castle.

— Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of princess

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The couple picked out a diamond and emerald ring from Van Cleef & Arpels that was later redesigned with marquise diamonds.

— Freya Drohan, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
After nearly two years of dating, Dean popped the question to Eden on a hill overlooking the countryside in Arkansas, presenting her with a marquise-cut engagement ring from Crocker’s Jewelers.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of marquise

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She is considered the Canadian equivalent to the Down Under disco queen Kylie Minogue by some, and recalls a young Taylor Swift for her unabashed earnestness.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
The mountainous stage 20, vying with stage nine for the title of queen stage, posed problems that Mas recognised.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of queen

Noun

In 2020, Emma, previously Viscountess Weymouth, became Britain's first Black marchioness when her husband inherited the title upon the death of his father.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Marjorie Paget, marchioness of Anglesey, wore the necklace to the coronation of King George VI in 1937.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024

Definition of marchioness

Noun

And while the past tenants of Royal Lodge exuded an elegant lore for the highbrow interests of a viscountess, the Jeffrey Epstein–associated Andrew is shrouded in such scandal that if Royal Lodge had been put on the real estate market, the listing price might have knocked down a few million.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Jan. 2026
The four episodes feature lots of returning cast members and new faces, but fans of Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Bridgerton (Simone Ashley), the viscount and viscountess, will be disheartened to learn that the couple doesn’t make an appearance in part one.

— Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of viscountess

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