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as in diva
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 goddess
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 queen
Kings, queens and governments from around the world contributed bulbs, plants and statuary representing their country's culture, such as a Chinese bridge, and woodcarvings from Norway.
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Joan Dittmann, Post-Tribune, 5 July 2017
Leanne is running out of money to pay for her dream of making her 11-year-old daughter, Patty (Ursula Parker), a pageant queen.
—Rick Bentley, kansascity.com, 5 July 2017
Shawl: Tru Blue silk queen kimono, $242, Planet Blue.
—star-telegram.com, 5 July 2017
Imagine one person tells you that his ideal form of government would be to get rid of the Constitution and make Kim Kardashian queen.
—Jonah Goldberg, National Review, 5 July 2017
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Joan Dittmann, Post-Tribune, 5 July 2017
Leanne is running out of money to pay for her dream of making her 11-year-old daughter, Patty (Ursula Parker), a pageant queen.
—Rick Bentley, kansascity.com, 5 July 2017
Shawl: Tru Blue silk queen kimono, $242, Planet Blue.
—star-telegram.com, 5 July 2017
Imagine one person tells you that his ideal form of government would be to get rid of the Constitution and make Kim Kardashian queen.
—Jonah Goldberg, National Review, 5 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for queen
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Onstage, McDonald isn’t a Broadway diva, but a storyteller.Kathryn Vandervalk, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Of course, formerly powerful women lashing out at a looming insignificance has at times been a staple of Hollywood cinema; the apotheosis is the delusional diva Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard.Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, along his journey, Odysseus encounters iconic figures from Greek mythology, including the nymph Calypso, the sorceress Circe and the goddess Athena, all while striving to reunite with his family.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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One is the savior goddess Tara, as seen in a 14th-century gilt copper sculpture from Nepal.Holland Cotter, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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John Loughrey, who had arrived in Sandringham the night before, wore a shirt featuring photos of Kate and badges of the princess.Erin Hill, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Enjoy a noon countdown, party favors, DJ, lunch buffet and visits from characters like a pirate, princess and superheroes.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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In today’s beauty landscape, drugstore brands invest significant effort into formulating diverse mascaras tailored to different lash types.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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Like the American flag, these flags changed over time, with early state banners updated, sometimes subtly and sometimes magnificently, after wars, demographic shifts, and political movements—see Mississippi’s recent move from rebel stars and blocky bars to magnolia-blossom beauty.Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
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This is a huge savings considering the regular baked version is around $12 for just 24 cookies, or 50 cents per cookie.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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Many of his deflections come by sticking his hand into dribble handoffs, somehow reaching into the cookie jar without getting caught.Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Queen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queen. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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