How to Use duchess in a Sentence

duchess

noun
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  • With a hint of spice, of course—just like the duchess herself.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 30 Aug. 2022
  • The second wife of a Bourbon king was the town’s duchess.
    — New York Times, 13 Aug. 2021
  • Meghan Markle is not the only duchess in the podcast game.
    — Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 11 July 2023
  • This means the duke and duchess would have to take yet another flight to get home.
    — Justin Ray, Robb Report, 21 July 2023
  • There is no mention of the alleged racist comments made to the duchess.
    — Max Colchester and Sarah Ball, WSJ, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The duchess has been on a style streak since arriving in the Netherlands.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
  • Meghan’s plans for her birthday, but many of the suggestions didn’t quite land with the duchess.
    — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Walker and the duchess got to work, rehearsing for some weeks.
    — Ruth Kinane, EW.com, 27 Dec. 2021
  • One Young World is a global forum for young leaders that is near and dear to the duchess's heart.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 5 Sep. 2022
  • The duchess wore an ivory and gold embroidered coat dress with a matching hat.
    — Simon Usborne, Town & Country, 17 July 2022
  • Or, in the case of the Mitfords, a Nazi, a Communist, a duchess, a beauty (who’s also a Nazi), and a wit.
    — Sadie Stein, Town & Country, 8 Aug. 2021
  • And a gospel choir featured at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, the duke and duchess of Sussex, will perform.
    — Leo Sands, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2023
  • The duchess also shared a new series of images taken ahead of her big day.
    — NBC News, 10 Jan. 2022
  • Despite wearing heels, the duchess was more than game when offered a chance to have a go on a tall, winding slide in the play area.
    — Omid Scobie, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Feb. 2022
  • Regarding the Oprah interview, the judge wrote that the duchess' statements could not be proved false.
    — Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The duchess previously wore the dress during a visit to Dublin in 2020.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 June 2022
  • Kate dressed as a duchess would for the occasion, pairing a navy and white Michael Kors coat dress with a navy bag and heels.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 11 May 2022
  • Right now, the duchess's pretty pick retails for $510 and is sure to fly off the shelves quickly as the weather starts to heating up again.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 25 Mar. 2022
  • And a gospel choir will perform, featured at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan, the duke and duchess of Sussex.
    — William Booth, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Last spring, the duchess wore a stunning monochromatic look for the opening of the Invictus Games last April.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Sep. 2022
  • Put these subtle pumpkin scones on your tiered tray and invite the local duchess over (hi Carol!)—she’ll love them.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 14 Oct. 2023
  • The source said the duke and duchess were very conscious of how their move stands in contrast to the cost-of-living crisis impacting the nation.
    — Bloomberg.com, 3 Sep. 2022
  • When the trio reached a small set of stairs, Cruise immediately turned and offered a hand to the duchess, who was walking next to him.
    — Toyin Owoseje, CNN, 20 May 2022
  • The duchess seems intent on always having someone in her sights.
    — Iris Goldsztajn, Marie Claire, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The duke and duchess of Sussex both are expected to make appearances.
    — Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The duchess is seen standing between Moore and a friend, hugging them warmly and smiling at the camera.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Hale is the daughter of Meghan's paternal half-sister, Samantha Markle, who shares the same father as the duchess.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Dec. 2022
  • A few months before, the duchess said their young son was adjusting well to Santa Barbara and loving all the room to roam.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The duke and duchess — both wearing silver — were in a private box joined by Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Granted, the duchess was married back in 1981, when Charles and Diana wed, but people get divorced.
    — John Anderson, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2021

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