princess

noun

ˈprin(t)-səs How to pronounce princess (audio)
Definition of princessnext
as in queen
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity as the reigning princess of pop music, she exerts an enormous influence over teens

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Recent Examples of princess Last month, the late princess would have marked her 65th birthday. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 There was a frequent visitor, a man in his 30s, who repeatedly came to the park and would go from princess to princess, presenting them with drawings, making requests for videos, and going in for long hugs. — Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 The weeklong event shines a spotlight on the strength, kindness and individuality of Disney princesses. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 The initial line of 85 products, inspired by six princesses, included candles, soaps, decor and more. — Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for princess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for princess
  1. queen
  2. diva
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  • Camilla’s eight-minute video is based on a conversation between the queen and Maggie’s Chief Executive Laura Lee, who said the number of men who visit the charity’s centers has risen 12% since the king announced his diagnosis.
    — Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Buckingham Palace had not yet taken the step of announcing the monarch's diagnosis to the world and so the queen was forced to keep quiet.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of queen
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  • David Lowery One of America’s most original directors returned this year with this underrated movie following an aging pop diva (Anne Hathaway) who reunites with her former costume designer (Michaela Coel) to devise a look for her comeback.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This time, the diva is face down in her pool, and the pilgrim is in skimpy lingerie.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of diva

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