FLOTUS
abbreviation or noun
: the First Lady of the United States
—often used like a nickname
Around the White House, they're known as POTUS and FLOTUS. Those are shorthand terms for president of the United States and first lady of the United States.—
Robert Haught
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Like many at Saturday’s service, FLOTUS appeared solemn.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Although Javits’ topper for FLOTUS was a top-secret custom operation, that was not the case with Stoll.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
The fact that that has been Trump’s one and only cover on the Condé Nast fashion magazine has been a point of consternation with FLOTUS, since several of her predecessors were cover stars during their White House years.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
However, not everyone was thrilled to hear what the former FLOTUS had to say.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
In February this year, for instance, the FLOTUS wore a Dolce & Gabbana black velvet tuxedo with satin lapels, a Ralph Lauren shirt and a tuxedo belt to attend the 2025 National Governors’ Association dinner.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
European luxury houses are increasingly keen to dress FLOTUS for key occasions, according to her stylist Herve Pierre.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
There was a similar flurry of discourse when FLOTUS wore her navy wide-brimmed hat inside during her husband's second inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2025.
—Leah Bourne, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025
In the meantime, however, there is one last campaign—and FLOTUS is on the march.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 July 2024
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 Apr. 2025
Although Javits’ topper for FLOTUS was a top-secret custom operation, that was not the case with Stoll.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
The fact that that has been Trump’s one and only cover on the Condé Nast fashion magazine has been a point of consternation with FLOTUS, since several of her predecessors were cover stars during their White House years.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
However, not everyone was thrilled to hear what the former FLOTUS had to say.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
In February this year, for instance, the FLOTUS wore a Dolce & Gabbana black velvet tuxedo with satin lapels, a Ralph Lauren shirt and a tuxedo belt to attend the 2025 National Governors’ Association dinner.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
European luxury houses are increasingly keen to dress FLOTUS for key occasions, according to her stylist Herve Pierre.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
There was a similar flurry of discourse when FLOTUS wore her navy wide-brimmed hat inside during her husband's second inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2025.
—Leah Bourne, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025
In the meantime, however, there is one last campaign—and FLOTUS is on the march.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 July 2024
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“FLOTUS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FLOTUS. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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