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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The rug, and surrounding house, belonged to Ann Getty, and the magazine’s fashion editor at the time was Jacqui Getty, who was then Ann’s daughter-in-law.
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Villanueva has been the interior designer for all of the restaurants, and their children and daughter-in-law work in the business, too.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Her daughter-in-law, Lisa Asta, confirmed Jones' death via Facebook on May 31.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
He is survived by his wife Nancy; sons Josh and Nick; daughter-in-law Lauren; granddaughters Olivia and Jordan; and grandsons Zachary and Tucker.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Villanueva has been the interior designer for all of the restaurants, and their children and daughter-in-law work in the business, too.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Her daughter-in-law, Lisa Asta, confirmed Jones' death via Facebook on May 31.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
He is survived by his wife Nancy; sons Josh and Nick; daughter-in-law Lauren; granddaughters Olivia and Jordan; and grandsons Zachary and Tucker.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Daughter-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daughter-in-law. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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