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sultanas

noun

plural of sultana
as in sultans

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  1. princes
  2. kings
  3. princesses
  4. emperors
  5. queens
Noun
  • Fictional princes fill pop culture, from heroic leaders in science fiction empires to charming ones in modern takes on classic fairy tales.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The couples worked together through The Royal Foundation and delighted the public whenever the princes and their partners stepped out together.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of princes
Noun
  • All the kings horses and all the kings men have continued to put me back together again.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, those of us who are both excited and nervous about the promise of AI welcome the prospect of kings and clerics and populist politicians alike standing up to the tech lords — who, frankly, could use some perspectives other than their own.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of kings
Noun
  • But these charming dwellings aren’t just found in the worlds of soon-to-be princesses or daring adventurers.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Royal rewears are a trend among Europe’s most prominent queens and princesses.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of princesses
Noun
  • Failing to recognize that flaw has been the downfall of emperors and autocrats.
    — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Along the route taken by tourists and pilgrims are several steles marking ritual proclamations made on behalf of emperors during the first year of each reign.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of emperors
Noun
  • Images of these women spun in my head like the portraits of queens.
    — Literary Hub, 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
Definition of queens
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