as in queens
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 princesses
There have been multiple reports confirming the two will keep their royal titles, remaining princesses, and will still be styled as Her Royal Highness.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
In the end, the magazine only mentioned the princesses in passing.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Two dead princesses set forth on a quest for true love’s kiss for a second chance at life, but there’s a catch.
—Brittany Johnson, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Only seven princesses have held the title since 1642.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
His daughters remain princesses.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Although Adora leads a group of magical princesses and their friends against the villainous Lord Hordak and his evil Horde, she’s still drawn to her childhood best friend Catra (AJ Michalka), who’s been tapped as Hordak’s right-hand in her absence.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Some little girls watch movies and dream of growing up to become princesses.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Ghosts and goblins, along with Pikachu and princesses, filled the grounds of Heritage Hill Historical Park over the weekend.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
In the end, the magazine only mentioned the princesses in passing.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Two dead princesses set forth on a quest for true love’s kiss for a second chance at life, but there’s a catch.
—Brittany Johnson, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Only seven princesses have held the title since 1642.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
His daughters remain princesses.
—NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Although Adora leads a group of magical princesses and their friends against the villainous Lord Hordak and his evil Horde, she’s still drawn to her childhood best friend Catra (AJ Michalka), who’s been tapped as Hordak’s right-hand in her absence.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Some little girls watch movies and dream of growing up to become princesses.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Ghosts and goblins, along with Pikachu and princesses, filled the grounds of Heritage Hill Historical Park over the weekend.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for princesses
Noun
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Her illustrious career saw her play politicians, mothers and queens.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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High above Rio de Janeiro's coastline, he was given the keys to the city by Mayor Eduardo Paes — an honor usually reserved for the kings and queens of the famous carnival.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The movie is all about girl power The members of HUNTR/X are powerful pop divas who hunt demons by night.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Princesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/princesses. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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