Definition of noblewomannext
as in lady
a woman of high birth or social position traditionally, noblewomen—whether they are titled or not—have served as great patronesses of the arts

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Recent Examples of noblewoman In 2023, scientists identified the compounds in the balms used to mummify the organs of an ancient Egyptian noblewoman, suggesting that the recipes were unusually complex and used ingredients not native to the region. ArsTechnica, 5 Feb. 2026 For actor Holliday Grainger, whose first major role was as the 15th-century Italian noblewoman Lucrezia Borgia in Showtime’s The Borgias, era-identification is just part of the game. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026 Edward cruelly abandons his wife to pursue a wealthy and high-status noblewoman (Bella Heathcote). Robert Lang, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025 Kruger, who was so much fun as a randy noblewoman in HBO Max’s French-language Dangerous Liaisons riff The Seduction, captures Jess’ neuroses without going full antivax harpy. Judy Berman, Time, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noblewoman
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Noun
  • Mark Davis Andrade debuted an awesome new theme and had two ladies with him.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • His absence follows news of him and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, welcoming their fourth child on Sunday.
    Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 25 July 2026
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  • Where foreign adventurers once brought conflict to Costa Rica’s coast, a European countess left behind a sanctuary of profound peace.
    Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Jarman and Karen Spencer were previously embroiled in legal proceedings after the archeologist sued the countess in 2024, People and The Times reported.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • The stay itself is deeply luxurious—no bedroom offers anything smaller than a queen bed.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
  • Scooby-Doo’s bag that opens to a pocket universe and is capable of storing an infinite amount of things, including refrigerators, giant sandwiches, and entire sets of flatware that belonged to the late queen?
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital the attention surrounding Markle's appearance, whether positive or negative, could ultimately benefit both the duchess and the cooking competition.
    Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
  • One of the judges showed Meghan around the kitchen, including the pantry, where the duchess spotted edible flowers.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 July 2026
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  • Those laughs are balanced with real world issues, and a longing for these gentlewomen locked into the suffocating zeitgeist of early 1800s British Regency.
    David John Chávez, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Social status and fashion conspired to make gentlewomen’s footwear of every sort flimsy.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025

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“Noblewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noblewoman. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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