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 The lavish romance is set in a world of queens and kings and has a strong European flair and visual aesthetic rarely seen in K-dramas. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026 The two were competing teenage R&B queens throughout the ’90s, which is what makes the joint appearance so nice to see. — Christina Middleton, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026 Queen Victoria designated it a crown heirloom in 1901 (to be used by queens and future queens), and Queen Alexandra, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and Elizabeth have all worn it. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026 Years later, in 2018, Zapcic rode into the spotlight on a dapple-gray Andalusian, making Medieval Times history as one of the first-ever queens to ride in procession. — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026 Both Disney Channel queens dazzled in tiaras for the shoot, which sees the pair sitting beside each other on a pink carpet while applying the Rare Beauty blush. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 This earlier Russell work did not include acid queens, pinball wizards, or teenage-wasteland messiahs. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026 Rihanna, Beyoncé — of course the OG queens, the Patti LaBelles, the Stephanie Mills, all of them like that. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 Freaky writer Michael Kennedy actually pitched that idea before pairing scream queens became all the rage. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 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

There’s the title (an obvious reference to the Greek goddesses of vengeance) and the poster (Rossum, mouth agape, screaming into the void).

— Danielle McNally, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
The goddesses in these paintings have a serene air, with roots firmly anchored in the earth, but also a crown of leaves that sway with the wind.

— Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of goddesses

Noun

Several special events also are planned at the rink including a princesses and superheroes themed skate and a Thanksgiving pajama party.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Robots, Barbie dolls, Supermans, T-rexes and princesses began to form in a circular line around the perimeter of the gym.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of princesses

Noun

With titles like Pictures of the hundred beauties of flowerland, these guidebooks contained information on correct etiquette with courtesans, along with an overview of fees and tips.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2026
Before that, everyone was taking pep pills or methadone or black beauties, speed.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of beauties

Noun

One late-October morning, in a large prep space hidden from view of the dining room, Hope the Mission senior director of food services Jason Moniz sprinkled salt onto oversized peanut butter cookies.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
The final payloads, tailored to the type of platform visiting, attempted to steal browser cookies and, in some cases, Wi-Fi passwords and full mobile device data.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026