daughter-in-law
noun
daugh·ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ 
ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daughters-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ
: the wife of one's son or daughter
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Goudstikker’s daughter-in-law claims to be heir to painting Weitz, the attorney for the family who lost the work, told USA TODAY that her client, von Saher, 81, is the rightful heir to the painting.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
My daughter and my daughter-in-law texted me photos of the bite marks, some taken by themselves and some by concerned daycare workers.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Along with Robbins and his daughter-in-law Tracy, Levine is survived by his daughter, casting director Sheryl Levine; son Marc; and several grandchildren.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
My daughter and my daughter-in-law texted me photos of the bite marks, some taken by themselves and some by concerned daycare workers.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Along with Robbins and his daughter-in-law Tracy, Levine is survived by his daughter, casting director Sheryl Levine; son Marc; and several grandchildren.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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