Prince Charming
noun
: a suitor who fulfills the dreams of his beloved
also
: a man of often specious charm toward women
Examples of Prince Charming in a Sentence
She was still waiting to meet her Prince Charming.
He's no Prince Charming, but he's okay.
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In October 2024, a Prince Charming spinoff was announced, with Wonka (2023) director Paul King at the helm and Chris Hemsworth reportedly in talks to wear the crown.
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The meeting doesn’t end up going as planned, as King Harold conspires with the Fairy Godmother (voiced by Jennifer Saunders) to break Shrek and Fiona apart and pair the princess with Prince Charming (voiced by Rupert Everett).
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Freeing Prince Charming As an ardent feminist, Cavallo found writing Rebel Girls came so naturally to her that the entire book was written in four months.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
In lieu of a Prince Charming, the love interest, is just a guy named Jonathan (Andrew Burnap) who advocates for Snow White to fight for herself … but also winds up saving her at the end of the day.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The meeting doesn’t end up going as planned, as King Harold conspires with the Fairy Godmother (voiced by Jennifer Saunders) to break Shrek and Fiona apart and pair the princess with Prince Charming (voiced by Rupert Everett).
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Freeing Prince Charming As an ardent feminist, Cavallo found writing Rebel Girls came so naturally to her that the entire book was written in four months.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
In lieu of a Prince Charming, the love interest, is just a guy named Jonathan (Andrew Burnap) who advocates for Snow White to fight for herself … but also winds up saving her at the end of the day.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Prince Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20Charming. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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