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New2grammar  #500227  Sun, 13 Apr 08 06:39 PM

I always thought of a diva as a famous female singer until I hear models being called divas recently. Do you call fashion models divas?

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Yoong Liat  #500234  Sun, 13 Apr 08 07:14 PM

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I always thought of a diva as a famous female singer until I hear models being called divas recently. Do you call fashion models divas?

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Main Entry: di·va Pronunciation: \ˈdē-və\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural divas or di·ve \-(ˌ)vā\ 1 a: prima donna 1 b: prima donna 22: a usually glamorous and successful female performer or personality <a fashion diva>; especially : a popular female singer <pop divas>
  
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Grammar Geek  #500245  Sun, 13 Apr 08 07:33 PM

It also has a sense that means someone who thinks she, her wants and whims, and her happiness/pleasure/comfort is more important than just about anything else, or someone who thinks she should command the full attention of anyone in the room. It's not limited to "famous" people - you can even describe someone in your office that way.

  
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