marquise

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

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2023

There are angles of regret in her portrait of the marquise, who ultimately feels that she failed to provide enough opportunities for her daughter.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023

The details made Warner wonder who the marquise, who goes by Camille and is played by Australian Alice Englert in the series, was before.

From Reuters • Nov. 2, 2022

Lesley Manville co-stars as the reigning marquise in the series debuting 9 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2022

A marquise should be addressed by her surname, with the addition of madame: thus, "Madame la Harfleur" by the upper classes, and as "Madame la Marquise" by all other classes.

From Manners and Rules of Good Society or Solecisms to be Avoided by Anonymous