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
Only seven princesses have held the title since 1642.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Including Anne, Debrett's notes that only seven princesses have held the title since it was created by King Charles I in 1642 for his daughter, Princess Mary.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 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
For the new hires taking over the many faces of Matt Mercer in the adaptation, the array of talent on display is mind-boggling, encompassing Broadway stars, country music legends, and not one, but three Disney princesses.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Netflix doesn’t offer theme parks, decades’ worth of merchandise, or an extensive coterie of fairy-tale princesses for fans to dress up as every Halloween.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Including Anne, Debrett's notes that only seven princesses have held the title since it was created by King Charles I in 1642 for his daughter, Princess Mary.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 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
For the new hires taking over the many faces of Matt Mercer in the adaptation, the array of talent on display is mind-boggling, encompassing Broadway stars, country music legends, and not one, but three Disney princesses.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Netflix doesn’t offer theme parks, decades’ worth of merchandise, or an extensive coterie of fairy-tale princesses for fans to dress up as every Halloween.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for princesses
Noun
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The thieves got away with a total of eight objects, including a sapphire diadem, necklace and single earring from a set linked to 19th-century queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ohio Renaissance Festival final weekend Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled at Ohio Renaissance Festival.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Oct. 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
Noun
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These goddesses were no feminists.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the season 2 premiere of The Golden Bachelor, EW offered fans an exclusive first look at the Golden goddesses heading to the Bachelor mansion.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Princesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/princesses. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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