as in queen
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity
the reigning diva of daytime television
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Now, at 35 years old, those days of recognition are in the review mirror for Meri, an enthroned diva who can’t let go of the past and is bored by her mundane present.
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
The public was quick to cook up a feuding diva narrative when Israeli co-star Gal Gadot, who served the mandatory two years in the IDF, spoke out against antisemitism and advocated for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
The golfing diva, Paige Spiranac, has always been a fan favorite, especially because of her unapologetic opinions and for always speaking her mind.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
This affordable cluster lash can be natural or built for a diva look.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
The public was quick to cook up a feuding diva narrative when Israeli co-star Gal Gadot, who served the mandatory two years in the IDF, spoke out against antisemitism and advocated for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
The golfing diva, Paige Spiranac, has always been a fan favorite, especially because of her unapologetic opinions and for always speaking her mind.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
This affordable cluster lash can be natural or built for a diva look.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Diva.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diva. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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