high priestess

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Recent Examples of high priestess In this version, adapted from the London run’s extended one, Bernadette is the primary close collaborator with Sondheim onstage, occupying a position between ambassador to his oeuvre, high priestess of song, and family member in mourning. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025 Another influential woman in Mukherjee’s life is Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman’s chic, silver-haired senior vice president of fashion—and the retail high priestess responsible for Sabyasachi’s Big Apple debut. — Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025 While Ellen’s spasms and fits are viewed as shameful by her peers—even her husband—Franz views her as a sacred figure who would have been a high priestess in another age. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Rebecca Ferguson is back as Paul’s mother, Jessica, who becomes a priestess and takes on the collective memories and wisdom of all the high priestesses who have gone before. — Mick Lasalle, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for high priestess
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Noun
  • The oracle was a priestess who entered a trance state to convey answers from Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy.
    — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The episode explores the story of Madame LaLaurie (Kathy Bates), her cruel actions, and what voodoo priestess Marie Laveau (Angela Bassett) did to her.
    — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Ahead of the premiere, Frémeaux spoke with Variety about the smooth journey that has been bringing this loveable, quirky spider princess from page to screen.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The mortal princess, Psyche, and the god of love, Eros, pioneered the romantic drama.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

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“High priestess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20priestess. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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