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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Recent Examples of diva
He’s worked with blues artists, anime composers, chart acts like Billy Squier, the New York Dolls, pioneering glam diva Suzi Quatro and hundreds of other artists including his brother and longtime collaborator John Conte.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
The twosome exchanged airblown kisses at the end in a nod to their friendship and mutual diva respect.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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
The powerhouse pop diva wore a beaded silk ballgown with a voluminous skirt and a 20-foot train.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
The twosome exchanged airblown kisses at the end in a nod to their friendship and mutual diva respect.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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
The powerhouse pop diva wore a beaded silk ballgown with a voluminous skirt and a 20-foot train.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diva
Noun
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She is called the queen of Cortina, and the Olympia delle Tofana is a course that had always suited Vonn.—
ANDREW DAMPF,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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With 89 total rooms, options range from deluxe king rooms to double queens—both featuring accessible mobility and hearing options—as well as a family-style room with multiple semi-private sleeping areas for those traveling in a group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Just as ominous, one of those hunters is a prince who is smitten by a swan princess named Odette.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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And then, of course, my inner ice princess loves everything about figure skating.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Diva.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diva. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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