How to Use duchess in a Sentence

duchess

noun
  • With a hint of spice, of course—just like the duchess herself.
    Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 30 Aug. 2022
  • This is not the first time the duchess has shared her own pictures with the world.
    Natasha Reda, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2019
  • The necklace stood out against the duchess's dark Roland Mouret dress.
    Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Apr. 2021
  • The second wife of a Bourbon king was the town’s duchess.
    New York Times, 13 Aug. 2021
  • In the end of the first season, Daphne takes on the role of duchess and has a child with Simon.
    Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2021
  • Meghan Markle is not the only duchess in the podcast game.
    Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 11 July 2023
  • The duke and duchess of Sussex are hoping to break that mold.
    Jason Douglas, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2020
  • Still, all that wasn’t enough to change the mind of Piers Morgan, a fierce critic of the duchess.
    Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2021
  • The duke and duchess of Sussex have set their eyes on a new venture.
    Spencer Neale, Washington Examiner, 15 Dec. 2020
  • This means the duke and duchess would have to take yet another flight to get home.
    Justin Ray, Robb Report, 21 July 2023
  • There is no mention of the alleged racist comments made to the duchess.
    Max Colchester and Sarah Ball, WSJ, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The duchess has been on a style streak since arriving in the Netherlands.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
  • The duchess, it’s said, was inspired by the artistic style of Vermeer.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2020
  • In the photo, the duchess is sitting next to her husband, who wears a blue suit.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The duchess said in her statement Thursday that the five friends made the choice on their own to speak to People.
    Washington Post, 9 July 2020
  • Even the duchess, the squeakiest of the wheels, commands some sympathy.
    Gerard Baker, WSJ, 8 Mar. 2021
  • Britain’s not racist, but the biracial duchess got bullied out.
    Raven Smith, Vogue, 15 July 2021
  • Meghan’s plans for her birthday, but many of the suggestions didn’t quite land with the duchess.
    Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Walker and the duchess got to work, rehearsing for some weeks.
    Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 27 Dec. 2021
  • The statement did not say when the duchess was due to give birth or whether the couple knew the baby’s gender.
    Mark Landler, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2021
  • The duchess has worn the basic kicks for years and before that, Princess Diana sported them back in the '90s.
    Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com, 25 July 2021
  • One Young World is a global forum for young leaders that is near and dear to the duchess's heart.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 5 Sep. 2022
  • The duchess wore an ivory and gold embroidered coat dress with a matching hat.
    Simon Usborne, Town & Country, 17 July 2022
  • Or, in the case of the Mitfords, a Nazi, a Communist, a duchess, a beauty (who’s also a Nazi), and a wit.
    Sadie Stein, Town & Country, 8 Aug. 2021
  • Fashion fit for a duchess and that benefits a good cause?
    Glamour, 12 Sep. 2019
  • The duchess said her mental health suffered as a result.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Winfrey pressed Meghan to reveal names, but the duchess declined.
    NBC News, 8 Mar. 2021
  • And a gospel choir featured at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, the duke and duchess of Sussex, will perform.
    Leo Sands, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2023
  • The duchess’ penchant for ornate patterns and delicate designs has been a consistent element of her royal wardrobe as of late.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Given these reported behind-the-scenes complications with Meghan’s brand, Lawlor questioned what the duchess was doing at a recent high-profile summit for women in business.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024

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