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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If there were a shortcut, the school’s doyennes probably would’ve figured it out by now.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 20, 2022
But like those doyennes of yore, she is kind of fabulous.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
Expect all the Fellowes tropes — sharp-tongued society doyennes, squandered family fortunes, nouveau-riche strivers — delivered with an American accent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2022
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
The dachshund's supporters seem similarly eager to dispel the notion that the low-slung dogs are merely accessories of Park Avenue doyennes.
From Slate ● Feb. 13, 2012
