Cinderella

noun

Cin·der·el·la ˌsin-də-ˈre-lə

: one resembling the fairy-tale Cinderella: such as

: one suffering undeserved neglect

: one suddenly lifted from obscurity to honor or significance

Cinderella adjective

Examples of Cinderella in a Sentence

a company that is the Cinderella of the computer industry The team is the Cinderella of the tournament.

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Earlier this year the City Cinderella performer opened up about her childhood. —

Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024 Coolidge and Lyonne worked together in 1999 on American Pie, and Coolidge later played Duff’s mother in A Cinderella Story in 2004. —

Liza Esquibias, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024 In the Cinderella Story film, which offers a modern take on the classic fairy tale, Coolidge starred as Fiona, the wicked stepmother to Duff’s Sam. —

Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 Plus, Coolidge starred in American Pie alongside Lyonne in 1999, going on to appear opposite Duff in A Cinderella Story just five years later. —

Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Cinderella