prima donnas

noun

plural of prima donna
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as in monologuists

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  1. doubles
  2. princesses
  3. queens
  4. goddesses
Noun
  • De La Cruz hit three doubles, stole two bases and had an RBI.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Mike Mussina became the second pitcher in major league history to give up six doubles in one inning, during the New York Yankees’ 17-6 loss to Texas.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of doubles
Noun
  • While the princesses’ skulls had been lost, and some of the bones had not been preserved, the rest of the bones were in good condition.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Expect to see names like Helaena, Baela, and Alicent all become popular monikers for princesses-in-training in the next few years—dragons not included.
    — Parents, Parents, 31 July 2026
Definition of princesses
Noun
  • There are nine rooms total, some with double beds, some with queens, and some with loft or bunk beds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Video captured the pair of queens appearing to share tense words before King Felipe intervened in a moment that made headlines.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of queens
Noun
  • Homer’s hero has extramarital affairs with goddesses Circe and Calypso — the latter of whom traps him and forces him to sleep with her each night for seven years.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 July 2026
  • Exceptions included the famed Roman Pool at Hearst Castle, with its shimmering blue and gold mosaic tiles and statues of Roman gods and goddesses.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of goddesses
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