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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Skye Hankey, the daughter-in-law of car-loan billionaire tycoon Don Hankey, was spotted donning a black asymmetrical dress with leather gloves and clutch in hand.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
There is often tension between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, but to make this kind of public accusation – that his mother behaved in a narcissistic, controlling and disturbingly sexualised way – is unforgivable.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
My son and daughter-in-law and my grandchildren were out in protests last week.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Norwegian actress Reinsve plays Lars’ daughter-in-law Ingrid.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
There is often tension between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, but to make this kind of public accusation – that his mother behaved in a narcissistic, controlling and disturbingly sexualised way – is unforgivable.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
My son and daughter-in-law and my grandchildren were out in protests last week.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Norwegian actress Reinsve plays Lars’ daughter-in-law Ingrid.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
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