doyenne
noun
a woman who is the senior member, as in age or rank, of a group, class, profession, etc.
doyennes
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pluralof doyenne.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These women were not winsome objects of fascination briefly capturing the popular imagination, but doyennes of resourcefulness and stamina.
From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2022
At the Carlyle hotel, a pair of Upper East Side doyennes are discussing their country homes between mincing bites of their $30 salads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2021
Radziwill’s world was inhabited by doyennes of high society, artistic celebrities, fashion moguls and wealthy, prominent husbands - including one whose royal status made her a real-life princess.
From Reuters ● Feb. 16, 2019
One of the District’s most well-known drag doyennes, Lee hosted Nellie’s Sports Bar’s drag brunch for years before launching her own cabaret program in February.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2018
She describes high fashion, fast cars, caviar, big hair, and a gossip eco-system ruled by doyennes like Liz Smith and Cindy Adams.
From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2017
