grande dame

as in dowager
a dignified usually elderly woman of some rank or authority the city's grandes dames still hold considerable sway in its cultural life

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Recent Examples of grande dame Technically, LuPone, a grande dame of the American musical theatre, is playing Robyn, a mysterious New Yorker who is moving into Sharon’s spare bedroom. Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2024 In Integrated Ecosystem Burnett, also a Grammy and Tony winner, portrayed Norma in Apple’s Palm Royale, the grande dame of Palm Beach high society and keeper of secrets with more than a few of her own. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 July 2024 Neoclassical grande dame Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo opened its doors in 2023 after a to-the-studs renovation of the Club Unión, constructed in 1917 as a social hub for the Panama City elite. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024 Where to Stay and Sip Natural Wine in Austria Vienna Hotel Sacher Wien: The grande dame of Vienna hotels, subtly refreshed in 2018, remains a paragon of classical elegance. Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grande dame 

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“Grande dame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grande%20dame. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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