Thesaurus results for PEERESS

peeress

noun

ˈpir-əs

Definition of peeress

as in lady

a woman of high birth or social position a wedding invitation eagerly sought by every peer and peeress in the realm

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Recent Examples of peeress All About the Crowns That Will Be Used at King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation Indeed, seven decades ago, there were tiaras and coronets aplenty, including Queen Elizabeth's maids of honor and hundreds of the peeresses too. — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 May 2023

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Whether through her singing, or her larger-than-life persona and brand, or her entertaining and acting and Dollywood theme park and philanthropy, this is a legendary lady who will continue to be loved by all with a lasting legacy.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Hunting a lady tiger with cubs posed some special problems, so Upendra Singh went to his father for advice.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lady

Noun

Country queen and national treasure Dolly Parton may have physically left the world on Tuesday, but her indelible mark on the world and the industry will never be forgotten.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
The country queen wore the whole story of American music on her shoulders like a coat of many colors.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of queen

Noun

Netflix publicists are preparing themselves for the fact that the upcoming junket, press conference and media line, all scheduled for next week, will probably be dominated by the duchess.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
The duchess and Harry have two children, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of duchess

Noun

Those laughs are balanced with real world issues, and a longing for these gentlewomen locked into the suffocating zeitgeist of early 1800s British Regency.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025
Social status and fashion conspired to make gentlewomen’s footwear of every sort flimsy.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025

Definition of gentlewoman

Noun

The English actress — officially a dame as of 2015 — studied at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before making her screen debut in 1951.

— Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026
This gracious grand dame has possibly the best possible address in all of Stockholm, overlooking Strökajen Harbor in the city’s Norrmalm district, a short walk from the Royal Palace and the Old Town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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