as in queen
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity
the reigning diva of daytime television
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Recent Examples of diva
And on the fashion front, wedges and studs are adorning the most downtown divas this side of 2010.
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Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
After fighting off those who called him a diva, after fending off those who called him the second coming of Terrell Owens, Brown is leaving Philadelphia in such a way that will not spare him from being crudely cast in those caricatures.
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Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Monroe isn’t the only diva on Bonhams’ books.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Look back at a lifetime of her outfits designed by the renowned costumer Bob Mackie, who first met the pop diva in 1967.
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Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
After fighting off those who called him a diva, after fending off those who called him the second coming of Terrell Owens, Brown is leaving Philadelphia in such a way that will not spare him from being crudely cast in those caricatures.
—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Monroe isn’t the only diva on Bonhams’ books.
—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Look back at a lifetime of her outfits designed by the renowned costumer Bob Mackie, who first met the pop diva in 1967.
—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diva
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Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
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Get a king for the price of a queen, or a queen for the price of a twin, plus a free adjustable base during the sale.
Noun
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The princess took to Instagram to celebrate her husband, Jack Brooksbank, on the special day.
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Her white cable knit Alexander McQueen frock first appeared in 2011, while the princess was visiting Canada, per Marie Claire UK.
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“Diva.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diva. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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