courtiers

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Perhaps the book’s greatest feat is its depiction of the historical moment when the modern overpowered the ancient—a world, now lost, of floridly costumed courtiers, fabled princes, exotic vices and perfumed palaces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

It was the stick he waved around the world to achieve his foreign policy aims, to show favor and disfavor, to offer or withhold exemptions to courtiers.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Stoppard announced himself with “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” an absurdist lark that views “Hamlet” from the keyhole perspective of two courtiers jockeying for position in the new regime.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

The faux meat impresses the courtiers, who note the effort required for the dish.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2025

I feel like one of the famed courtiers depicted in the beauty-scopes or painted on Trianon's promenades and avenue boards.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton