marchionesses

noun

plural of marchioness
as in princesses

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  1. princesses
  2. queens
  3. marchese
Noun
  • Many princesses appear in World Showcase in EPCOT, for example, while others appear in Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom.
    — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 27 Sep. 2026
  • But these charming dwellings aren’t just found in the worlds of soon-to-be princesses or daring adventurers.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of princesses
Noun
  • Freaky writer Michael Kennedy actually pitched that idea before pairing scream queens became all the rage.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Working frequently with stylist Ib Kamara, Pavarotti casts Black models as goddesses, queens, or warriors.
    — Alison S. Cohn, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of queens
Noun
  • Dessert options include butterscotch bamboloni or Peruvian chocolate marchese.
    — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Aug. 2019
  • The marchese created Sassicaia, a paradigm-breaking cabernet blend that proved greatness could be achieved in Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast.
    — Eric Asimov, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2016
Definition of marchese
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“Marchionesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marchionesses. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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