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as in queens
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity
one of the goddesses of the silver screen during the silent era
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as in beauties
a lovely woman
like any guy in love, he thought his new girlfriend was a goddess
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Recent Examples of goddesses
The new film also relies heavily on the mythological imagery of angry goddesses - in this case ‘Gangamma Thalli’, the Hindu goddess believed to be the sister of Venkateshwara Balaji, mother of Lord Parashuram, and the protector of the region.
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Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Families can hear all about classic ancient Greek myths which are filled with adventures of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
The Florence and the Machine aesthetic draws from Pre-Raphaelite tawny goddesses; photos by the 19th-century artist Julia Margaret Cameron; Surrealist 20th-century paintings by Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo; the modern dancer Loie Fuller; exhausted cancan dancers; pastel moths.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Greek mythology features several goddesses associated with the moon, including Artemis and Hecate.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
The work invited people to look at themselves and to reflect on the past and present through the images of gods and goddesses that possess the archetypes of beauty, strength and power.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
With an open back, a long train and a halter neckline, the dress looked akin to a Grecian goddesses’ peplos.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
For example, at Saint Laurent where models walked the runway in power suiting, and at Gabriela Hearst where the designer spoke at length about the goddesses that inspired her collection.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Families can hear all about classic ancient Greek myths which are filled with adventures of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
The Florence and the Machine aesthetic draws from Pre-Raphaelite tawny goddesses; photos by the 19th-century artist Julia Margaret Cameron; Surrealist 20th-century paintings by Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo; the modern dancer Loie Fuller; exhausted cancan dancers; pastel moths.
—Lauren Groff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Greek mythology features several goddesses associated with the moon, including Artemis and Hecate.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
The work invited people to look at themselves and to reflect on the past and present through the images of gods and goddesses that possess the archetypes of beauty, strength and power.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
With an open back, a long train and a halter neckline, the dress looked akin to a Grecian goddesses’ peplos.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
For example, at Saint Laurent where models walked the runway in power suiting, and at Gabriela Hearst where the designer spoke at length about the goddesses that inspired her collection.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goddesses
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Lifestride Mary Jane Flats As a fan of Mary Jane flats, these brown beauties are a steal at 57 percent off.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Here's how to make these sophisticated beauties.Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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They were met by costumed characters, including Disney princesses plus Mickey and Minnie Mouse.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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How to get Apple Music Replay As a collective, Apple Music listeners flocked to pop princesses and diss tracks this year, awarding Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar top slots on the charts.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
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Pies are we; cookies are me, Jesse Szewczyk.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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That was five different cookies.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Goddesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goddesses. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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