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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
Rattanawadee has cemented her role as one of the rising scream queens of Thailand after appearing in all three films in the blockbuster Death Whisperer trilogy, along with Thai horror film Panor and upcoming Djinn’s Curse 2.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The queens of the ballroom extravaganza have moved both costume designer Qween Jean’s fabulous couture and the cats’ quest for immortality up to the main stem with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s righteous blessing.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
At the end of each bracket, the top two queens advance to the semifinals, according to a Paramount+ news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Below Him were angels, followed by all of humankind, from kings and queens to commoners and thieves.
—Ryan Huling, Time, 7 May 2026
The space can easily fit a king mattress or two queens if kids aren't in the picture.
—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
Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The queens of the ballroom extravaganza have moved both costume designer Qween Jean’s fabulous couture and the cats’ quest for immortality up to the main stem with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s righteous blessing.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
At the end of each bracket, the top two queens advance to the semifinals, according to a Paramount+ news release.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Below Him were angels, followed by all of humankind, from kings and queens to commoners and thieves.
—Ryan Huling, Time, 7 May 2026
The space can easily fit a king mattress or two queens if kids aren't in the picture.
—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
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
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Just like last year, Lilibet had several sweet encounters with Disney princesses.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
12 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
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One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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From tropical beauties to drought-tolerant natives, these perennials will keep your garden looking its best all summer long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Bodega also has muffins, cookies, bagels with a schmear and, sometimes, one of its custom cakes.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Classic, quick, and simple to make, these cookies have a short ingredient list and are big on peanut butter flavor.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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“Queens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queens. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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