sultanas

noun

plural of sultana
as in sultans

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  1. princes
  2. kings
  3. princesses
  4. emperors
  5. queens
Noun
  • Fictional princes fill pop culture, from heroic leaders in science fiction empires to charming ones in modern takes on classic fairy tales.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The couples worked together through The Royal Foundation and delighted the public whenever the princes and their partners stepped out together.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of princes
Noun
  • War, chaos and other kings set the stage for this new Norse saga.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • LeBron James reintroduces himself as a Philadelphia 76er, and the New York Knicks reaffirm themselves as kings of the court.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of kings
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
  • Roman emperors typically had tens of thousands of people serving in the Praetorian Guard; modern autocrats rely on standing armies.
    — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Failing to recognize that flaw has been the downfall of emperors and autocrats.
    — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of emperors
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
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