marquise

Example Sentences

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Its former elegance is such that local lore says it used to belong to a marquise.

From Seattle Times

Front and center are the organization’s three Lombardi Trophies, each with a marquise diamond set atop.

From Washington Times

Bonnie Black delivers compelling performances as both the marquise’s mother, a woman of mean understanding, and the meddlesome Madam Graffigny, a not entirely welcome guest at the marquise’s family estate.

From New York Times

To find a ring I set an intention: yellow marquise diamond, yellow gold band.

From Los Angeles Times

Thompson’s sly asides, often in parentheses, can make her seem like a marquise at the party, behind her fan.

From New York Times