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Term: Primadonna

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A leading female singer in an opera or a concert.

Usage: In the world of classical music, the primadonna, with her exceptional vocal range and commanding stage presence, dazzled the audience throughout the entire performance.

Example sentence: The primadonna's captivating rendition of the aria earned her a standing ovation from the impressed crowd.

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Part of speech: Noun

Sense 2: An excessively or overly demanding or temperamental person, especially in a professional context.

Usage: The renowned fashion designer is known to be a primadonna, always seeking perfection and never settling for anything less.

Example sentence: The director couldn't handle the primadonna behavior of the actress, who constantly belittled her co-stars and demanded numerous retakes.

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Part of speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to or characteristic of a primadonna.

Usage: The dancer's primadonna attitude backstage was a topic of gossip among the cast members.

Example sentence: Her primadonna behavior during rehearsals caused tensions among the ensemble, leading to a strained working environment.

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