Cinderella
noun
Cin·der·el·la
ˌsin-də-ˈre-lə 
: one resembling the fairy-tale Cinderella: such as
a
: one suffering undeserved neglect
b
: one suddenly lifted from obscurity to honor or significance
Cinderella
adjective
Examples of Cinderella in a Sentence
a company that is the Cinderella of the computer industry
The team is the Cinderella of the tournament.
Recent Examples on the Web
The 2024 Met Gala hosted a few of our favorite movie princesses, from Elle Fanning (Maleficent) to Lily James (Cinderella).
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Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 May 2024
What's more, Sweeney's shocking Met Gala hair juxtaposed with her floral Miu Miu custom light-blue tulle gown with all-over floral crystal embroidery, and De Beers jewel, was very much giving chic yet edgy Snow White with a hint of Cinderella.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 May 2024
Camp: Notes on Fashion For the 2019 event, the former Disney star went full fairy tale camp by donning an illuminated Cinderella gown made custom by Tommy Hilfiger.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
In true Cinderella form, the combination has now transformed the once dismal and ignored disease of bladder cancer into one that’s finally drawing attention and hope.
—TIME, 2 May 2024
Guests who want to get up close with their favorite friends can make a reservation for a character meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table to dine with princesses or The Crystal Palace for a meal with Pooh and friends.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024
In 2022, the club defeated two MLS teams, the Chicago Fire and Minnesota United, before their Cinderella story came to a screeching halt at Children’s Mercy Park, a 6-0 drubbing that included a Daniel Salloi brace.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Three straight wins followed, inspiring the Cinderella Cats all the way to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Final in 27 years.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
At the start of the meal, Tiffany executive Alexandre Arnault gave a toast welcoming the assembled, while also noting that the Cinderella evening would conclude with a pumpkin moment.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 May 2024
What's more, Sweeney's shocking Met Gala hair juxtaposed with her floral Miu Miu custom light-blue tulle gown with all-over floral crystal embroidery, and De Beers jewel, was very much giving chic yet edgy Snow White with a hint of Cinderella.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 May 2024
Camp: Notes on Fashion For the 2019 event, the former Disney star went full fairy tale camp by donning an illuminated Cinderella gown made custom by Tommy Hilfiger.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
In true Cinderella form, the combination has now transformed the once dismal and ignored disease of bladder cancer into one that’s finally drawing attention and hope.
—TIME, 2 May 2024
Guests who want to get up close with their favorite friends can make a reservation for a character meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table to dine with princesses or The Crystal Palace for a meal with Pooh and friends.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024
In 2022, the club defeated two MLS teams, the Chicago Fire and Minnesota United, before their Cinderella story came to a screeching halt at Children’s Mercy Park, a 6-0 drubbing that included a Daniel Salloi brace.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Three straight wins followed, inspiring the Cinderella Cats all the way to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Final in 27 years.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
At the start of the meal, Tiffany executive Alexandre Arnault gave a toast welcoming the assembled, while also noting that the Cinderella evening would conclude with a pumpkin moment.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Cinderella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cinderella. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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