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Recent Examples of marchesa
The marchesa was painted in her prime by Giovanni Boldini in 1908; the bold brush strokes, confident pose and penetrating gaze perfectly sum up a woman whose aim in life was to be nothing less than a work of art.
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Cath Pound, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2018
At the request of Les Modes, a French fashion magazine, Boldini’s painting of the marchesa was exhibited at the couturier Jacques Doucet’s fashion house in Paris, with his creations displayed around it.
—Cath Pound, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2018
Cath Pound, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2018
At the request of Les Modes, a French fashion magazine, Boldini’s painting of the marchesa was exhibited at the couturier Jacques Doucet’s fashion house in Paris, with his creations displayed around it.
—Cath Pound, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marchesa
Noun
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An epic love story between an American big game hunter and a British countess was upended by the strangling mores of class and tradition.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2025
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Well, in this case, maybe a countess: At awards shows, the actor likes to tap into her inner Bravolebrity—Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, specifically.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The duchess gave an exaggerated shrug before stifling a laugh.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The domestic duchess, 43, is giving fans a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at life in California with a photo on her Instagram account @meghan.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Also, frankly, some toddlers have a princess phase no matter how much parents might try to avoid it.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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The world has changed dramatically since Disney decided to make a live-action Snow White, which seemed like a safe bet considering the success of other Disney live-action princess remakes.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While Hetty was visible, Jay’s heartbroken cousin Sunil, who was visiting Woodstone B&B, saw the baroness and was taken with her refinement.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
13 Mar. 2025
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Marianne Faithfull's father was once a spy; her mother a pence-less baroness.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Blanco, 37, proposed to Gomez with a large marquise diamond set on an eternity band.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Along with an eye-catching diamond necklace and stud earrings by Tiffany & Co., Gomez also took the opportunity to show off her dazzling marquise engagement ring from Benny Blanco.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
Noun
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Multiple media outlets begin to publish explainers on the marchioness, but not all of them mention the affair rumors.—
Ellie Hall,
Vulture,
9 July 2024
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Marjorie Paget, marchioness of Anglesey, wore the necklace to the coronation of King George VI in 1937.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
24 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The Bridgerton viscountess is set to star in yet another love story, this time as a woman whose life is turned upside down by an upcoming wedding and the return of a former flame.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Season 2 will follow Quinn's second book, The Viscount Who Loved Me, and the quest of the eldest Bridgerton, Anthony, to find his viscountess.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
21 June 2023
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“Marchesa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marchesa. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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