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Recent Examples of prima donna
Black Hawks management responded by insulting him in the press, portraying Abel as an ungrateful prima donna.
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Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
But Kelce’s low-key, just-Donna strategy in a castle full of prima donnas worked against her.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Gothic gargoyles appeared, lights dimmed, and the crowd chanted the prima donna’s name at the desert operahouse.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
They will be joined on set by members of the Opéra Garnier ballet company including its principal dancer Dorothée Gilbert, who will play the prima donna dancer in the film, Victoire Bellanger.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
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Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
But Kelce’s low-key, just-Donna strategy in a castle full of prima donnas worked against her.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Gothic gargoyles appeared, lights dimmed, and the crowd chanted the prima donna’s name at the desert operahouse.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
They will be joined on set by members of the Opéra Garnier ballet company including its principal dancer Dorothée Gilbert, who will play the prima donna dancer in the film, Victoire Bellanger.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prima donna
Noun
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Choices range from classic doubles and executive options to an array of suites that differ in size and shape; the two-room Grand View suites on the fourth floor are the best (Presidential Suite aside), but most rooms have views of the Duomo or busy Piazza della Repubblica.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Serena Williams will return to professional tennis this summer as a doubles competitor the HSBC Championships.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Harry cradles the young princess in his arms as Meghan, dressed all in khaki rests her arm on his shoulder lovingly.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The then-princess remained committed to him despite concerns within royal circles about his finances, foreign background and family connections.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Kilpatrick is Deborah’s peer, though our leading lady would probably prefer to not have any of those, though her aesthetic is not one that Ava’s boss understands.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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As the next sequence introduces our leading lady, Maddie (Lou Llobell), larger themes enter the picture with her.—
Elena Lazic,
Variety,
24 May 2026
Noun
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There are a number of connecting rooms that combine a king room with a two-queen room, which would be ideal for a family with (non-toddler) kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The cast is made up of famous queens like Latrice Royale, Symone, and more.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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Lyra tossed a coin in one of the steam vents as an offering to the Hawaiian goddess of fire, lightning, wind and volcanoes.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Because of hijras’ ability to confer fecundity as devoted representatives of the mother goddess Bahuchara Mata, they are frequently invited to bless newborn boys and perform at their homes by dancing and singing.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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“Prima donna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prima%20donna. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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