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Recent Examples of duke
That had been a major goal for the duke, who argued past denials by the company were lies.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The duke was liked by 31 percent and disliked by 38 percent giving him a net approval rating of minus 7 in the later polling, down from plus 38 six weeks earlier.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Situated on 3,800 peaceful wooded acres, it was originally founded in the 1970s to be a working farm, cattle ranch, hunting reserve, and home for an Italian duke and duchess.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Between the windows, and also restored, is the family crest of Antonio Da Passano, the aristocrat who likely once occupied the house and who from 1675 to 1677 was the doge, or duke, of what was then the Republic of Genoa.
—Jane Margolies, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The duke was liked by 31 percent and disliked by 38 percent giving him a net approval rating of minus 7 in the later polling, down from plus 38 six weeks earlier.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Situated on 3,800 peaceful wooded acres, it was originally founded in the 1970s to be a working farm, cattle ranch, hunting reserve, and home for an Italian duke and duchess.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Between the windows, and also restored, is the family crest of Antonio Da Passano, the aristocrat who likely once occupied the house and who from 1675 to 1677 was the doge, or duke, of what was then the Republic of Genoa.
—Jane Margolies, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duke
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The oldest in the region is the Half Way House in Chesterfield, of course, which has been serving Founding Fathers, Civil War generals and at least one French marquis since 1760.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
10 Sep. 2024
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Queen Charlotte presents Francesca with a marquis from Vienna.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
16 May 2024
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In addition to the titles of prince and princess, Jacques is also the Marquis of Baux and Gabriella is the Countess of Carladès.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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They were granted the titles of prince and princess after their grandfather, 76, ascended to the throne in 2022.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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With James' support, George became an earl, a marquess and ultimately a duke (a rarity for nonroyals).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
9 Apr. 2024
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Klimek: Moving into the 20th century, Tony cited the story of an English earl named Lord Carnarvon.—
Chris Klimek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Aug. 2023
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When Bezos acquired The Washington Post for $250 million in 2013, its value to the tech baron was largely reputational.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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While the Rubiales trial took 18 months to be investigated and tried, the regional barons who have long dominated the federation successfully headed off the government’s talk of electoral reform.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The other half, however, followed the taste of the viscount and was more classical.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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Portrayed by Rupert Evans, the viscount only appeared in season 2 of the series during flashback scenes.—
Lia Beck,
Peoplemag,
19 May 2024
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And with Crimson Peak, del Toro swings for the fences, with big gestures from English baronet Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleson) to prove his love for American heiress Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska), a big decaying mansion, and big ghost energy.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2024
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For one, Lady Valerie Meux, a banjo-playing music hall singer who married a British baronet, became a social sensation and quirky philanthropist, and was known to drive around London in a carriage pulled by a pair of zebras.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2024
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Two funerals will be held for the late margrave — one open to the public, and another private service.—
Janine Henni,
Peoplemag,
30 Dec. 2022
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Karl Max Heinrich Sixtus Xavier Felix Renatus Ludwig Gaetan Pius Ignatius, and his titles included king of Hungary and Bohemia, margrave of Moravia, and grand prince of Transylvania.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2022
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Seat of the Cholmondeley family for centuries, the Norfolk pile has also become one of the nation’s most galvanizing stages for contemporary art, thanks to David Cholmondeley, the filmmaker seventh marquess of the line, and his wife, Rose.—
Mitchell Owens,
Architectural Digest,
2 Aug. 2024
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An early Titian masterpiece — once looted by Napolean’s troops and a part of royal collections for centuries — caused a stir when it was stolen from the home of a British marquess in 1995.—
Niha Masih,
Washington Post,
4 July 2024
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“Duke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duke. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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