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noblewomen

noun

plural of noblewoman

as in ladies

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 noblewomen Stavanger, Norway — King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 As a young man, Harald was urged to find a bride among Europe's noblewomen and princesses. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

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Rotten sat alone on an old, overstuffed couch and grumbled to himself while Sidney entertained the four ladies.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
The three ladies coordinated in dark-wash jeans, with Brinkley opting for a white off-the-shoulder top.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

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Middle Eastern and North African Queen Names The Middle East and North Africa boast a rich history of powerful queens spanning ancient Egypt to modern-day monarchies.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Sep. 2026
There are mixed opinions as to whether this method works, and timing is important since the decoy must be in place while queens are searching for nesting sites.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

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