courtier
noun
cour·tier
ˈkȯr-tē-ər 
ˈkȯrt-yər,
ˈkȯr-chər
1
: one in attendance at a royal court
2
: one who practices flattery
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Despite these hurdles, as Charles and Queen Camilla move on to the next leg of their tour in Samoa, courtiers will be pleased with the outcome of the royal couple's visit Down Under, a veteran royal observer says.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Mattel, on Friday, unveiled a new Diwali special Barbie Doll dressed by Indian courtier Anita Dongre.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
His ride is tricked out with oversized conference tables, enough seating for an entourage of courtiers and a golden throne (really).
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Outside the world of corsets and courtiers, Coughlan has gone full-on fashion plate on the red carpet and off: a chilli-red blazer dress by Stella McCartney was a standout.
—Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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Simon Perry, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Mattel, on Friday, unveiled a new Diwali special Barbie Doll dressed by Indian courtier Anita Dongre.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
His ride is tricked out with oversized conference tables, enough seating for an entourage of courtiers and a golden throne (really).
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Outside the world of corsets and courtiers, Coughlan has gone full-on fashion plate on the red carpet and off: a chilli-red blazer dress by Stella McCartney was a standout.
—Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Courtier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtier. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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