For many artists, fame is a cruel mistress that rewards creativity with opportunity while punishing privacy and peace.

The old novel depicted cruel mistresses who ruled their households with fear.

She wrote about the complicated rules governing mistress-ship in 18th-century society.

The wardrobe mistresses coordinated last-minute costume repairs backstage during opening night.

The historian's lecture addressed the social roles of mistress-ships in the 18th century and their influence on inheritance laws.

During the holiday play, the announcer declared, "Please welcome Mistress Santa Claus," a title that sounded delightfully old-fashioned.