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.
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From the A-list actors who were passed over to the Cinderella stories of the season, campaigning is sure to heat up before the Sept. 14 ceremony.
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William Earl, Variety, 15 July 2025
Today, guests can order alcohol at any of the table-service restaurants at the park, from Cinderella’s Royal Table to Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
The princess wore a similar style for the closing ceremony of the 64th Monte Carlo Television Festival in June, where she was seen in a Cinderella blue gown by Louis Vuitton.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 July 2025
Behind the altar is a charming view of Cinderella Castle.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 July 2025
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William Earl, Variety, 15 July 2025
Today, guests can order alcohol at any of the table-service restaurants at the park, from Cinderella’s Royal Table to Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
The princess wore a similar style for the closing ceremony of the 64th Monte Carlo Television Festival in June, where she was seen in a Cinderella blue gown by Louis Vuitton.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 July 2025
Behind the altar is a charming view of Cinderella Castle.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 July 2025
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“Cinderella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cinderella. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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