Example Sentences

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The reliefs are truly exceptional, depicting religious and cultic scenes, priests, and what appears to be a demigoddess or a high-priestess.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2017

The volcanic red-haired, high-priestess of alternative rock shows off her range with gusto throughout an album with a sound and lyrics that don't disappoint.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2012

The Olsens met those challenges: shell-like embroidery on the bib on a creamy white high-priestess gown; Italian knitwear that vaguely suggested prayer-stole fringe; a well-executed suit in different tones of silver and white.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2011

Her calmly regal high-priestess expression faded and she frowned as she read each side again.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

And this girl was surely the high-priestess of it all, the chief instrument of its accomplishment.

From Three John Silence Stories by Blackwood, Algernon