as in queen
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity
the reigning diva of daytime television
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Some plants are incredibly low maintenance and can be left without water for weeks, while others are divas demanding a lot of attention.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
The Apple Music playlist of Britain’s 76-year-old monarch surprisingly includes reggae star Bob Marley, pop diva Kylie Minogue and genre-bending artist RAYE.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
While the muscular lyrics aren’t necessarily characteristic of either diva, Gaga cleverly takes advantage of her bold voice here, unafraid to use its idiosyncrasies to communicate feeling.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter sprints past ahead of the crowded diva field to claim pop album.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
The Apple Music playlist of Britain’s 76-year-old monarch surprisingly includes reggae star Bob Marley, pop diva Kylie Minogue and genre-bending artist RAYE.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
While the muscular lyrics aren’t necessarily characteristic of either diva, Gaga cleverly takes advantage of her bold voice here, unafraid to use its idiosyncrasies to communicate feeling.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter sprints past ahead of the crowded diva field to claim pop album.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Diva.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diva. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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