QUEENS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

queens

noun

Definition of queens

plural of queen

as in divas

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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a lovely 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 queens This is hardly new, and scream queens, in particular, are often left to the whims of the internet. — Mariam Bagdady, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Royal rewears are a trend among Europe’s most prominent queens and princesses. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Images of these women spun in my head like the portraits of queens. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 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 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 The lifespan of a paper wasp depends on its role in the colony, but Fredericks notes that queens can live for about one year, while workers typically live several weeks to a few months throughout spring and summer. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026 Cabins come in four different configurations, with either one queen bed or two queens bunked on top of each other—the latter would be great for small families—and have a maximum capacity of four guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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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

Definition of divas

Noun

Christina Hendricks plays on of the screen goddesses, which seems perfect casting.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Among other things, Hinduism reveres femininity through the worship of powerful goddesses, including Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom; Kali, the goddess who destroys evil and ego; and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of goddesses

Noun

These regions are already incredibly cinematic, but finding undiscovered beauties to shoot in this land was a true moment of pride and triumph.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Still, every spare inch is crammed with more than 32 different kinds of orchids imported from around the world, including such beauties as the flame-like Epidendrum radicans and the rare Dimorphorchis lowii.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of beauties

Noun

Use it as a candy bowl or for snacks like puppy chow, cookies, and other finger foods to add a decorative touch to your countertop spread, then cover it with the lid to store any extras.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Much thought seems to have been directed toward small, telling details — what a plate of cookies might say about the person who served them, who’s drinking from a china espresso cup and who’s drinking from a paper to-go cup.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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