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as in diva
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity
During the years that she was queen of the figure skating world, the endorsement offers poured in.
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as in goddess
an attractive woman
Most men might not look at her twice, but in her lover's eyes she's a queen.
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Recent Examples of queen
Kings, queens and governments from around the world contributed bulbs, plants and statuary representing their country's culture, such as a Chinese bridge, and woodcarvings from Norway.
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Joan Dittmann, Post-Tribune, 5 July 2017
Leanne is running out of money to pay for her dream of making her 11-year-old daughter, Patty (Ursula Parker), a pageant queen.
—Rick Bentley, kansascity.com, 5 July 2017
Shawl: Tru Blue silk queen kimono, $242, Planet Blue.
—star-telegram.com, 5 July 2017
Imagine one person tells you that his ideal form of government would be to get rid of the Constitution and make Kim Kardashian queen.
—Jonah Goldberg, National Review, 5 July 2017
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Joan Dittmann, Post-Tribune, 5 July 2017
Leanne is running out of money to pay for her dream of making her 11-year-old daughter, Patty (Ursula Parker), a pageant queen.
—Rick Bentley, kansascity.com, 5 July 2017
Shawl: Tru Blue silk queen kimono, $242, Planet Blue.
—star-telegram.com, 5 July 2017
Imagine one person tells you that his ideal form of government would be to get rid of the Constitution and make Kim Kardashian queen.
—Jonah Goldberg, National Review, 5 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for queen
Noun
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And what is Winnie but a great diva’s part—Beckett’s greatest?—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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And then, like a rousing 11 o’clock number in the awards race, wild interpersonal diva drama!—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 June 2025
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Derived from Greek mythology, Soteria was the goddess or spirit of safety, deliverance and preservation from harm.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Entering Hina Spa—the name pays tribute to the Polynesian moon goddess—immediately sets the tone for sheer relaxation with earthy tones and views of the sea.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Dirk the Daring is one step closer to saving the princess.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Kensington Palace said at the time that the princess had wanted to show her gratitude to staff at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Chelsea, west London, and highlight their incredible work.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Victoria, meanwhile, turned her Spice Girls superstardom into a thriving fashion and beauty label, Victoria Beckham Holdings Limited.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Formally brilliant, the pieces have been in love with beauty and have cautiously flirted with representation.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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“Queen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queen. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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