princesses

plural of princess
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of princesses The film is adorned with musical and aesthetic touches that allude to an idealized past of knights, princesses, kings and queens. Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 The idea is apparently that 101 women will dress up like princesses and vie to be Mark’s girlfriend; once the situation becomes predictably awkward, Mark seemingly deems the night a bust and kicks everyone out. Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 Knights in shining armor, pirates and princesses grace the grounds of Sleepy Hollow for the annual Renaissance Faire in Des Moines. Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 6 Sep. 2026 Before him, Olav and Märtha had had two daughters, princesses Ragnhild and Astrid, but at the time, the law of succession excluded women from the throne. Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 As a young man, Harald was urged to find a bride among Europe's noblewomen and princesses. ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 As a young man, Harald was urged to find a bride among the princesses of Europe. CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Pop princesses Debbie Gibson and Tiffany and later Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera would not have experienced success had Madonna and Lauper not paved the way. Lisa Whittington-Hill, Longreads, 27 Aug. 2026 Patrick Clancy testified that his daughter was into princesses and had a lot of friends. Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for princesses
Noun
  • Middle Eastern and North African Queen Names The Middle East and North Africa boast a rich history of powerful queens spanning ancient Egypt to modern-day monarchies.
    Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Sep. 2026
  • There are mixed opinions as to whether this method works, and timing is important since the decoy must be in place while queens are searching for nesting sites.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Olivia Newton-John and Dolly Parton (2023) Never underestimate the power of two divas working in tandem.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Like many divas, Houston had a habit of showing up late, and when she was finished, she was finished.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Princesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/princesses. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster