princess

noun

ˈprin(t)-səs How to pronounce princess (audio)
Definition of princessnext
as in queen
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity as the reigning princess of pop music, she exerts an enormous influence over teens

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Recent Examples of princess The princess, who early last year announced her cancer was in remission, is the patron of the All England Club. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 According to Kensington Palace, the princess’s achievement is an unprecedented feat for a member of the British royal family. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Recently, the princess made a post on her Instagram about completing the National Three Peaks Challenge, becoming the first royal to do so. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026 The 11-year-old princess joined her mom, dad, Prince William, and older brother, Prince George, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, for the competition on July 13, 2025. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for princess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for princess
  1. queen
  2. diva
Noun
  • Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
    — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • 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.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of queen
Noun
  • Beyoncé only fueled this idea by dressing as funk-rock diva Betty Davis for Halloween.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Rest in peace, Ser Simon Strong, castellan of Harrenhal, drip king, stealth diva, keeper of the best vibes on House of the Dragon.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of diva

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“Princess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/princess. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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