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Definitions for grande dame
ˈgrɑn ˈdɑm, ˈgrɑnd; ˈgrɑn ˈdɑmz, ˈgrɑndgrande dame
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Princeton's WordNet
grande damenoun
a middle-aged or elderly woman who is stylish and highly respected
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grande damenoun
A woman who is socially prominent, respected, and experienced, especially one who is haughty and advanced in age.
grande damenoun
A woman who is accomplished, influential, and a senior figure in a particular field.
grande damenoun
A well-known, very highly regarded institution, structure, or large conveyance, such as a hotel or ship.
Etymology: Loan term from French.
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grande dame
A stock character is a dramatic or literary character representing a generic type in a conventional, simplified manner and recurring in many fictional works. The following list labels some of these stereotypes and provides examples. Some character archetypes, the more universal foundations of fictional characters, are also listed. Some characters that were first introduced as fully fleshed-out characters become subsequently used as stock characters in other works (e.g., the Ebenezer Scrooge character from A Christmas Carol, upon whom the miserly Scrooge type is based). Some stock characters incorporate more than one stock character; for example, a bard may also be a wisecracking jester. Some of the stock characters in this list may be considered offensive due to their use of racial stereotyping.
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grande dame
A grande dame is a French term, generally referring to an influential, respected, and dignified older woman who has accomplished significant achievements or has exceptional sophistication and high social standing. The term also denotes a sense of elegance and prestige. It can be used to describe women in various fields, including arts, politics, and society. The term can literally be translated as "grand lady".
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of grande dame in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of grande dame in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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