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Recent Examples of marchesa
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.
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Cath Pound, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2018
Cath Pound, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marchesa
Noun
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Jeanne-Claude’s parents, a French general and countess, arrived in Petaluma the day before the scheduled completion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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De Saint Sernin’s spring show was inspired by his French nobility roots, specifically his grandmother, who was a countess.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since then, the pair have launched various business ventures, including their joint media company Archewell Productions and the duchess' lifestyle brand As Ever.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Prince Andrew's ex-wife Ferguson, however, has also dropped use of her duchess title amid the scandal, and King Charles is reportedly booting the former couple (who continue to live together) from their longtime Royal Lodge home.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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There have been multiple reports confirming the two will keep their royal titles, remaining princesses, and will still be styled as Her Royal Highness.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
4 Nov. 2025
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The falls’ sheets of shimmering water plunge 90 feet into Black Creek Ravine below, and according to local legend, so did a Native-American princess with the same name.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ever wanted to be a baron or a baroness?—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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Redford plays Denys, a big game hunter in Out of Africa, while Streep plays Karen, a baroness.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Also on offer is an Art Deco bracelet from 1925 that includes rectangular and square step-cut emeralds, as well as marquise, rectangular, square, old, and single-cut stones.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Another shot features a close-up of Gomez's simple bouquet of white flowers, while another highlights her dazzling wedding bands, including the marquise diamond engagement ring Blanco proposed to her with in December 2024.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The queen of talking about people behind their backs has an issue with them talking about someone behind their back — but Lisa, of course, rejects this comparison and denies saying anything out of order.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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When a colony becomes too large, the old queen and half the bees head to the new location in a flying swarm.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Marjorie Paget, marchioness of Anglesey, wore the necklace to the coronation of King George VI in 1937.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
24 Sep. 2024
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Multiple media outlets begin to publish explainers on the marchioness, but not all of them mention the affair rumors.—
Ellie Hall,
Vulture,
9 July 2024
Noun
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The Bridgerton viscountess is set to star in yet another love story, this time as a woman whose life is turned upside down by an upcoming wedding and the return of a former flame.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Season 2 will follow Quinn's second book, The Viscount Who Loved Me, and the quest of the eldest Bridgerton, Anthony, to find his viscountess.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
21 June 2023
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“Marchesa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marchesa. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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