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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
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.
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Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to items used during coronations, the collection also includes luxurious pieces of jewelry worn by kings and queens.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Two Drag Race queens, Bob and Jinkx, have made it to Broadway.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday, the installation will invite visitors to interact with the pieces of the game, which have been reimagined with the brand’s iconography, including queens with crowns inspired by Clive Christian’s signature perfume bottles.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Over in the Modern Wing (which received the 2023 Toronto Urban Design Award) there are queens, kings, doubles, and an expansive Rooftop Terrace Suite.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Apr. 2026
An English manor with ties to not one but two queens—and a courtier best remembered for inventing the flushing toilet—lords over the countryside just outside Bath.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
When these queens emerge from their hiding spots in spring, most of them build brand new nests and don’t repurpose nests from a previous season.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
The stroke of midnight won’t arrive for these prom queens who can keep their dresses thanks to the generosity of Belle of the Ball donors, sponsors and volunteers.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to items used during coronations, the collection also includes luxurious pieces of jewelry worn by kings and queens.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Two Drag Race queens, Bob and Jinkx, have made it to Broadway.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday, the installation will invite visitors to interact with the pieces of the game, which have been reimagined with the brand’s iconography, including queens with crowns inspired by Clive Christian’s signature perfume bottles.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Over in the Modern Wing (which received the 2023 Toronto Urban Design Award) there are queens, kings, doubles, and an expansive Rooftop Terrace Suite.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Apr. 2026
An English manor with ties to not one but two queens—and a courtier best remembered for inventing the flushing toilet—lords over the countryside just outside Bath.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
When these queens emerge from their hiding spots in spring, most of them build brand new nests and don’t repurpose nests from a previous season.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
The stroke of midnight won’t arrive for these prom queens who can keep their dresses thanks to the generosity of Belle of the Ball donors, sponsors and volunteers.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 13 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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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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Over the course of Egyptian history hundreds of gods and goddesses were worshipped.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The decision to miss Sunday's service was the princesses' choice, not Charles', a royal source said last week.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Add some bright, festive color to your spread with these naturally-colored beauties.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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These beauties can also function as secret storage solutions thanks to a door bolt that will keep nosy guests away.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
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There will also be a chocolate fondue station and dessert station (mini pastries, cookies, fruit).—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The red, white and blue cookies will be available at retailers nationwide for a limited time beginning May 4, while supplies last.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Queens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queens. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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