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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as in goddesses

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 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 idea came from architect Hal Hayes, who was inspired bythe Great Pyramid of Giza, where a pharaoh built a row of smaller pyramids alongside it for his queens, as Hayes told the Fire Island Pines Historical Society. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 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 In sniffing out the many, many chemical compounds that naked mole rats produce, scientists found that isopropyl myristate was common among queens and queens alone. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 Drag queens, drag Halloweens, and when people began to dress like me. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 With guest judge Brooke Shields in the house, the queens played the celebrity-impersonation competition with a twist. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 Louisa Levy and Gina Fattore Crown Levy and Fattore the queens of hockey romance. — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for queens

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

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
Gods and goddesses were also named for beautiful aspects of the natural world like Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, or Dylan, the Welsh god of the sea.

— Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of goddesses

Noun

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, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of princesses

Noun

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
Beaded beauties Shells and semiprecious stones find life as statement necklaces and bangles at Hues of Hills, available at lifestyle boutique Vayu - Design for Living in New Delhi.

— Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026