priestesses

Definition of priestessesnext
plural of priestess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for priestesses
Noun
  • The earrings are in the classic drop style that was favored by queens and princesses for generations.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The two princesses have carved out successful lives beyond palace walls.
    Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.
    Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Suddenly though, Artemis had to cut off this fling, because gods and goddesses were not supposed to have romances with mortals.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As the Angevin empire threatens to tear itself apart, Rob and Marian are drawn into the orbit of kings and queens, forced to wield the very instruments of Norman power to secure a future for the Saxons.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
  • As the Angevin empire threatens to tear itself apart, Rob and Marian are drawn into the orbit of kings and queens, forced to wield the very instruments of Norman power — politics, gold, and betrayal — to secure a future for the Saxons.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Opera singers were called divas because their voices opened something celestial.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
  • If the lineup tells you anything about what’s to come, the season is full of divas, all under one roof.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Priestesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priestesses. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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