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grande dame

noun

ˈgrän-ˈdäm

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 on the Web 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 The sagging grande dame is undergoing a massive face lift that’s just as much the talk of the town as a George Clooney sighting. —

Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024 Don't let the aura of sedate elegance fool you: there's always been a playfulness at the heart of this grande dame. —

Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for grande dame