as in feminine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
the composer's new music calls for female voices
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Recent Examples of female
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
The tiny female hippo is already drawing comparisons to the beloved Moo Deng, the Thai baby pygmy hippo who became a global sensation in 2024.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
In two earlier cases, Burleson was charged with assault on a female, domestic violence and communicating threats following a spousal dispute in December.
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Amber Gaudet
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Adjective
The lawsuit alleges that in December 2023, Vaden discovered Davis was in a relationship with a female subordinate at the Elk Grove Police Department.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
The tiny female hippo is already drawing comparisons to the beloved Moo Deng, the Thai baby pygmy hippo who became a global sensation in 2024.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Noun
Using traps and nets, researchers collected dozens of adult and juvenile bloody red shrimp, including pregnant females, at Wisconsin Point and the Montreal Pier.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
In two earlier cases, Burleson was charged with assault on a female, domestic violence and communicating threats following a spousal dispute in December.
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Amber Gaudet
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
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Super cute, feminine, and perfect for summer!
Noun
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In less than 48 hours, its Facebook group jumped from 30 area ladies to over 1,000 women across the nation, as well as in other countries.
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And that, ladies and gentlemen, has to be one of the most surreal paragraphs ever printed in The New York Times.
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Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.
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The reference is more a state of being and a message of liberation — these are all aesthetics that connote women at their wildest and most free.
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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