prima donnas

noun

plural of prima donna
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as in monologuists

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as in princesses

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  1. doubles
  2. princesses
  3. queens
  4. goddesses
Noun
  • Jockey Armando Ayuso and trainer John Sadler scored the only two doubles of the day.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The facility Gills visited doubles as both an emergency room and an urgent care clinic.
    — Tara Bannow, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of doubles
Noun
  • Several special events also are planned at the rink including a princesses and superheroes themed skate and a Thanksgiving pajama party.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Robots, Barbie dolls, Supermans, T-rexes and princesses began to form in a circular line around the perimeter of the gym.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of princesses
Noun
  • The two were competing teenage R&B queens throughout the ’90s, which is what makes the joint appearance so nice to see.
    — Christina Middleton, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Years later, in 2018, Zapcic rode into the spotlight on a dapple-gray Andalusian, making Medieval Times history as one of the first-ever queens to ride in procession.
    — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of queens
Noun
  • There’s the title (an obvious reference to the Greek goddesses of vengeance) and the poster (Rossum, mouth agape, screaming into the void).
    — Danielle McNally, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The goddesses in these paintings have a serene air, with roots firmly anchored in the earth, but also a crown of leaves that sway with the wind.
    — Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of goddesses
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