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grande dame

noun

ˈgrän-ˈdäm

as in dowager

a dignified usually elderly woman of some rank or authority the city's grandes dames still hold considerable sway in its cultural life

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Recent Examples on the Web The sagging grande dame is undergoing a massive face lift that’s just as much the talk of the town as a George Clooney sighting. —

Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024 Don't let the aura of sedate elegance fool you: there's always been a playfulness at the heart of this grande dame. —

Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2023 Marburger Farm Antique Show Marburger Farm Antique Show is known as one of the grande dames of Round Top, TX. —

Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 July 2024 The difference in size is also evident: MO Mayfair is more of a boutique than a grande dame, but the space here has been used intelligently. —

Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grande dame

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