belle

Example Sentences

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Start a self-guided trip in San Sebastián, where the revitalized belle epoque Hotel Luze reopened in June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

So when the belle of the ball took a break from the revelry and sat down to order a drink, I subtly repositioned myself on the couch across from her.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025

Many of them were built in the early 20th century - grand belle epoque palaces serving a then emerging class of privileged, primarily English tourists.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

Later, he asked his belle of the stairwell how she might have reacted if he had asked her to marry him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024

I always wanted to be the belle of the ball, but, jeepers, is this ever the wrong ball.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver