grande dame
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Today’s glass and steel tower over the bones of what was once the grande dame of colonial luxury, the Hong Kong Hotel.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025
Some years ago, I was a guest for lunch there, the plus-one of an English friend who had been invited by Vanderlip’s grande dame daughter-in-law Elin.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2024
José Kuri, a founder of Mexico City’s landmark gallery Kurimanzutto, recently referred to her as “the grande dame of Brazilian art.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
You may know the name Dale Chihuly, but have you heard of Ginny Ruffner, the grande dame of Seattle glass art?
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2023
C.P. was surprised when Elna Spaulding, wife of Asa T. Spaulding and the grande dame of the Mutual community, came through the door.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
