Thesaurus results for MARCHESA

marchesa

noun

Definition of marchesa

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

When Bridget and Lizzie meet in Monster, the two bond over a French book that Bridget has with her, an account of the 16th-century countess Elizabeth Báthory (called Elizabetta on the show, also played by Vicky Krieps).

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
The countess’ tale highlights the obsession with women’s appearances across time while adding to the show’s fun campiness and gothic nature.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of countess

Noun

The dramatic result featured a Chantilly lace bodysuit, corseted overdress, and two long ribbons of duchess satin down the back.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of duchess

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Alexander, who performs as the Black Disney princess, Tiana, had another appearance immediately before the photo shoot and didn’t have enough time to change.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Everyone, please please please, sit up straight and act right, because pop princess Sabrina Carpenter has arrived for the MTV VMAs 2026 on September 27.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of princess

Noun

Younger consumers are also gravitating toward personalization and distinctive engagement-ring designs, including oval and marquise shapes.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of marquise

Noun

The queen bee of the group is Paulina (a sensational Denée Benton), who rambles on about her American cousins and her pro-football player boyfriend Kofi, whom no one has actually met.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Over the years, the queen of pop has hit the VMAs main stage countless times—each time delivering a pop culture moment that has been remembered for years to come.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 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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