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milady

noun

mi-ˈlā-dē

Definition of milady

as in lady

a woman of high birth or social position the 18th-century quack Franz Anton Mesmer specialized in the curing of those mysterious ailments of which pampered miladies often complained

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The Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular opened this week at Radio City Music Hall with the 84 leggy ladies back better than ever.

— Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
For an hour the hog circled the stump as the lady screamed for help.

— Jack Wingate as told to John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of lady

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For another fun twist on ice-queen glam, take a cue from Zara Larsson and pile on the shimmery silver-white shadow accented with rhinestones in lieu of snowflakes, or perhaps a fresh platinum blonde hair color à la Serena Williams.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026
Every year, Heidi Klum—the undisputed queen of Halloween—keeps spooky season fans guessing as to her next big costume reveal.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

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The villa was built in 1854 to be the lakeside estate for a countess and her family, but just 20 years later, was converted into a hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
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

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The duchess is expected to move temporarily to Australia next year to participate in the filming of Junior MasterChef, the cooking show she is set to cohost.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
Take a cue from the duchess and drape it down the center of your dining table or wind it along a staircase railing.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026

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