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Recent Examples of marchioness
Multiple media outlets begin to publish explainers on the marchioness, but not all of them mention the affair rumors.
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Ellie Hall, Vulture, 9 July 2024
Marjorie Paget, marchioness of Anglesey, wore the necklace to the coronation of King George VI in 1937.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024
Vanity Fair reported that the marchioness sent him a legal notice.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
The marchioness is among the seven patrons for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), which provides care and support for young children faced with life-threatening diseases.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 May 2023
The wife of a marquis, incidentally, is called a marchioness.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2020
Her closest friend was the adventurous Nadejda Mountbatten, marchioness of Milford Haven.
—Nancy Bilyeau, Town & Country, 30 Sep. 2016
For women, the titles are: duchess, marchioness, countess, viscountess, and baroness.
—Lisa Ryan, The Cut, 23 May 2018
The Queen can choose from five titles for a man -- duke, marquess, earl, viscount or baron -- and for a woman -- duchess, marchioness, countess, viscountess and baroness.
—Angela Dewan, CNN, 19 May 2018
Ellie Hall, Vulture, 9 July 2024
Marjorie Paget, marchioness of Anglesey, wore the necklace to the coronation of King George VI in 1937.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024
Vanity Fair reported that the marchioness sent him a legal notice.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
The marchioness is among the seven patrons for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), which provides care and support for young children faced with life-threatening diseases.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 May 2023
The wife of a marquis, incidentally, is called a marchioness.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2020
Her closest friend was the adventurous Nadejda Mountbatten, marchioness of Milford Haven.
—Nancy Bilyeau, Town & Country, 30 Sep. 2016
For women, the titles are: duchess, marchioness, countess, viscountess, and baroness.
—Lisa Ryan, The Cut, 23 May 2018
The Queen can choose from five titles for a man -- duke, marquess, earl, viscount or baron -- and for a woman -- duchess, marchioness, countess, viscountess and baroness.
—Angela Dewan, CNN, 19 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marchioness
Noun
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An epic love story between an American big game hunter and a British countess was upended by the strangling mores of class and tradition.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2025
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Well, in this case, maybe a countess: At awards shows, the actor likes to tap into her inner Bravolebrity—Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, specifically.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the time, Fox News Digital reached out to a spokesperson for the duchess for comment.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
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Angel Reese The Chicago Sky star wore a custom black duchess satin trompe l’oeil cropped jacket with silk satin lacing and contrasting three-ply mohair cups, an exaggerated hip corset and a matching drop-waist skirt with an extended train.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Fulfilling the prompt, Phoenix delivers dominatrix, and kind of ignoring it, Deja gives a Disney princess mashup.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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Among the potential culprits: elite matchmaker Margo Clarke (Retta), plastic surgeon Dr. Vanessa Holmes (Gina Gershon), tech CEO Quinn Powell (Elizabeth Lail), former mafia princess Pupetta Del Ponte (Alyssa Milano) and decluttering guru Freya Frostad (Mary-Louise Parker).—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
8 May 2025
Noun
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In June of 1969, Vreeland again sent Horst and Lawford to Paris, this time to photograph the baroness in her small one-bedroom apartment.—
Ralph Rucci,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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Now, returning to the relationship between Mrs. Vreeland and Pauline, remember that Vreeland was always enamored with the baroness.—
Ralph Rucci,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Try this beautiful set, $94 at Macy’s, that is adorned with well over 50 sparkling cubic zirconias in round and marquise shapes for an elegant look.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2024
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The Substance star wore a between-the-finger-ring, which had three marquise diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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
Noun
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But Mary declined, preferring an informal gentlewoman’s agreement instead.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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Rep Miller recognized Rep McBride as 'gentleman' and 'Mr.' NOT as 'gentlewoman' and 'Ms.' McBride is a MAN!!!—
Martha McHardy,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Marchioness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marchioness. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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