grande dame
noun
plural grandes dames
ˈgrän-ˈdäm(z) 
also grande dames
ˈgrän-ˈdäm(z)
also grande dames
ˈgrän-ˈdäm(z)
1
: a usually elderly woman of great prestige or ability
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the city's grandes dames still hold considerable sway in its cultural life
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The Bizarre Bazaar is the grande dame of Richmond-area holiday markets.
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Karri Peifer, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
This November, Vogue asked five cultural figures known for their eye-catching aesthetics—from James Beard Award-winning chefs, to fashion designers, to society grande dames—to create an inspirational tablescape for Vogue.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Where to Stay The Hermitage has been the grande dame of Nashville hotels since 1910 (231 6th Ave. N., nightly rates from $599).
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
French Riviera grande dame Carlton Cannes was transformed into a Regent hotel in 2023 after an extensive renovation, and Regent Bali Canggu will debut in the coming months.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Karri Peifer, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
This November, Vogue asked five cultural figures known for their eye-catching aesthetics—from James Beard Award-winning chefs, to fashion designers, to society grande dames—to create an inspirational tablescape for Vogue.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Where to Stay The Hermitage has been the grande dame of Nashville hotels since 1910 (231 6th Ave. N., nightly rates from $599).
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
French Riviera grande dame Carlton Cannes was transformed into a Regent hotel in 2023 after an extensive renovation, and Regent Bali Canggu will debut in the coming months.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Grande dame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grande%20dame. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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