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priestess

noun

Definition of priestess

as in princess

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Recent Examples of priestess Centuries ago, people throughout the Mediterranean region came to consult it via the Pythia or priestess to see what the Greek god Apollo had to say about their future. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 Herodotus tells us that the priestesses of the Oracle of Delphi were sometimes accused of accepting bribes in return for delivering convenient political messages. — Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026 Jump to Answer In Sinners, Wunmi Mosaku’s character, Annie, is the resident priestess. — Craigh Barboza, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026 She’s being honored for her portrayal of Annie, the hoodoo priestess who is such a grounding force for the 2025 film. — Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for priestess

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The film is adorned with musical and aesthetic touches that allude to an idealized past of knights, princesses, kings and queens.

— Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Or get in the holiday spirit with a Lego princess calendar that includes a cozy campfire, roaring fireplace, and a delectable-looking gingerbread castle.

— Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of princess

Noun

At last Monday’s Emmy Awards, actress Florence Pugh caused a sensation on the red carpet in a Vivienne Westwood goddess gown.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Furthermore, just like in that fish-out-of-water tale, a goddess of the sea makes a notable appearance.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of goddess

Noun

Miranda Priestly, the high priestess of not only the fashion industry, but of all media, the exact industry Andy came to New York to work in.

— Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Enheduanna, a high priestess from Sumer who is credited with being the first person to sign her work, seems to be a fitting obsession for a writer who knows the stakes of authorship.

— Andrea Valdez, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026

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