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empress

noun

Definition of empress

as in emperor

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Recent Examples of empress An exceedingly select company gathered July 3 to witness the union of America's reigning pop empress and her championship tight end — a gentleman whose prowess extends far beyond the football field. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026 It was commissioned by Catherine the Great by 1787 as a companion to another work owned by the Russian empress, Servius Tullius as a Child Asleep beneath the Miraculous Flame (1783–85). — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026 The empress returns to her chambers to weep, only to be strangled by a eunuch under the noble consort’s orders. — Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026 The princess wore a white outfit for the occasion, and she was seen dipping into a curtsy for both the emperor and the empress, in addition to handshakes. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for empress

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The emperor was installed in Tokyo as the absolute ruler (on paper, at least), and Japan modernized at breakneck speed.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
But if the emperor’s final campaign wasn’t ultimately successful, the scent certainly has been.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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Throughout the first six months of the war, the widespread response to Iranian attacks was posting images of the flag, the crown prince, and a prayer for the country.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
In response, the prince advised young Saudis living and working in Silicon Valley to refine their skills at premier tech companies before bringing their expertise home, the New York Post reported.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of prince

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The princess has also increasingly made the importance of nature a focus of her work, including last year's release of a four-part video series on the power of nature.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
When Sita begs Rama to follow a demon disguised as a beautiful golden deer, Rama draws a magical protective circle around the princess and instructs her to stay within the circle’s borders.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of princess

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Argentina’s queen of perreo-rave has become a South American it-girl, landing buzzy domestic collaborations with Dillom and Emilia Mernes, and strutting into the international spotlight with guest spots on tracks from Shy Girl and Yeri Mua.

— Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Rihanna, Beyoncé — of course the OG queens, the Patti LaBelles, the Stephanie Mills, all of them like that.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026

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The worst of El Niño is still months away, but Southern California’s fragile coastline is already being transformed by record-setting king tides and storm surges.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of king

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Yogyakarta is a rare thing, a sultan’s kingdom inside of a country that is otherwise a republic.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
The story ranges from Chicago's tenement slums to the private mansions of the president of the United States and the sultan of Morocco.

— Paul Dailing, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of sultan

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White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed the investigation in an interview with Fox News on Monday, but offered few details.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
White House border czar Tom Homan said last month that there are no plans in place to send ICE to polling sites.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

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