elder stateswoman
Americannoun
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an influential female citizen, often a retired high official, whose advice is sought by government leaders.
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any influential female member of a company, group, etc., whose advice is respected.
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This marked the beginning of the startling second act of Jackson’s musical career, as she became — among a certain set — an elder stateswoman of grungy thrash guitar.
From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2024
At her final World Cup, Rapinoe was the elder stateswoman on a team that had 14 players appearing for the first time in the tournament.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2023
The Grammys enlisted pop music's elder stateswoman to introduce Sam Smith, a nonbinary performer, and Kim Petras, a trans woman, on the occasion of their history-making Grammy win for their chart-topping duet "Unholy."
From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2023
I certainly don’t want Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, FKA Twigs, or relative elder stateswoman Lizzo to start limiting themselves.
From Slate ● Dec. 21, 2019
At 86, Ono, now an elder stateswoman of the art world, is being celebrated Friday night at Walt Disney Concert Hall in a show titled “BreatheWatchListenTouch: The Work and Music of Yoko Ono.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2019
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