The enfant terrible has turned into the grand dame.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They were luxurious gowns, like any grand dame would wear.
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss THE WOLF AND THE DOVE
The grand dame of international museum bosses is such a well known figure in Russia that her departure led the news bulletins.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
A special collaboration between the grand dame of American rock and the classical ensemble.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)