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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 space can easily fit a king mattress or two queens if kids aren't in the picture.
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Stefan Ionescu
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Bed types include kings, queens, two twins, and a lone double bed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
In the spring, several queens emerge to start a new nest, though one queen ends up dominating the others, which become the workers, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
The Koh-i-Noor diamond is part of the British crown jewels, and it has previously been set into the crowns worn by British queens.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to items used during coronations, the collection also includes luxurious pieces of jewelry worn by kings and queens.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
As more seasons of Drag Race come out, more queens are getting recognized for their numbers on social media.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday, the installation will invite visitors to interact with the pieces of the game, which have been reimagined with the brand’s iconography, including queens with crowns inspired by Clive Christian’s signature perfume bottles.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
An English manor with ties to not one but two queens—and a courtier best remembered for inventing the flushing toilet—lords over the countryside just outside Bath.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Stefan Ionescu
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Bed types include kings, queens, two twins, and a lone double bed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
In the spring, several queens emerge to start a new nest, though one queen ends up dominating the others, which become the workers, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
The Koh-i-Noor diamond is part of the British crown jewels, and it has previously been set into the crowns worn by British queens.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to items used during coronations, the collection also includes luxurious pieces of jewelry worn by kings and queens.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
As more seasons of Drag Race come out, more queens are getting recognized for their numbers on social media.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday, the installation will invite visitors to interact with the pieces of the game, which have been reimagined with the brand’s iconography, including queens with crowns inspired by Clive Christian’s signature perfume bottles.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
An English manor with ties to not one but two queens—and a courtier best remembered for inventing the flushing toilet—lords over the countryside just outside Bath.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queens
Noun
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Opera singers were called divas because their voices opened something celestial.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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If the lineup tells you anything about what’s to come, the season is full of divas, all under one roof.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2026
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Drawn from the museum’s founding collection, the exhibitions aim trace the evolution of human culture through storytelling, from ancient sculptures of gods and goddesses to Renaissance paintings to photographs, comics, and modern cinema, including props and costumes from the Lucas Archives.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Superbloom Tour will be filled with celebration, dancing, theatre, cowboys and goddesses and of course a LOT of singing.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Property developer Edo is married to Princess Eugenie's older sister, Princess Beatrice, and both princesses have kept a low profile following the February arrest of their father, the former Prince Andrew.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Defender’s role in that family is the rugged, rebellious brother who misbehaves out in the wild while Discovery gets the princes and princesses off to boarding school.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hollywood was full of beauties.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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These tropical beauties are grown for their oversized foliage ranging from lime green to almost black.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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That includes welcome amenities that are personalized to the hotel guest, like cookies in crystal glassware for families and Moet & Chandon Champagne for couples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Sprinkle gingersnap cookies into center of dough.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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“Queens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queens. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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