as in lady
a woman of high birth or social position
traditionally, noblewomen—whether they are titled or not—have served as great patronesses of the arts
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Recent Examples of noblewoman
The two men convene through their translator Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a disgraced noblewoman determined to prove her loyalty and strategic prowess.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Allegra Goodman uses the true story of Marguerite de La Rocque, a French noblewoman who was abandoned in 16th century Canada, as inspiration for her new novel, Isola.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Toranaga’s and Blackthorne’s fates become inextricably tied to their translator, Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Here, the grand portals to the spa are flanked by two fine classical marble statues, one of an unnamed noblewoman and the other of Julius Caesar.
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Allegra Goodman uses the true story of Marguerite de La Rocque, a French noblewoman who was abandoned in 16th century Canada, as inspiration for her new novel, Isola.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Toranaga’s and Blackthorne’s fates become inextricably tied to their translator, Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Here, the grand portals to the spa are flanked by two fine classical marble statues, one of an unnamed noblewoman and the other of Julius Caesar.
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noblewoman
Noun
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Kitty Dukakis, the author and former first lady of Massachusetts, has died.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The ladies were celebrating Longoria’s 50th birthday, where Marc Anthony was also one of the guests.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
22 Mar. 2025
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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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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Kate Robertson, organizer of the summit, went to curtsy for the duchess, not expecting Meghan to try to hug her.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Shortly after the show's premiere, the episode went viral for a moment when Markle corrected Kaling when the comedian referred to the duchess by her maiden name.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Rep Miller recognized Rep McBride as 'gentleman' and 'Mr.' NOT as 'gentlewoman' and 'Ms.' McBride is a MAN!!!—
Martha McHardy,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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But Mary declined, preferring an informal gentlewoman’s agreement instead.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Noblewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noblewoman. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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