as in maiden
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ex
The Duke of York’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, reportedly had connections with Epstein too, and those have never gotten the same attention.
—
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
The makeup mogul shares her children with her ex, rapper Travis Scott.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Described as a redemption drama, Laya follows a young woman who drifts from place to place carrying an unresolved anger from the loss of her father at a young age, until her path crosses with a lonely ex-criminal, also haunted by shadows from the past.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Co-led by singer, guitarist and songwriter Adrianne Lenker and her ex-husband, erstwhile Bob Dylan guitarist Buck Meek, Big Thief is now celebrating its 10th anniversary.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ex
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
The makeup mogul shares her children with her ex, rapper Travis Scott.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Described as a redemption drama, Laya follows a young woman who drifts from place to place carrying an unresolved anger from the loss of her father at a young age, until her path crosses with a lonely ex-criminal, also haunted by shadows from the past.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Co-led by singer, guitarist and songwriter Adrianne Lenker and her ex-husband, erstwhile Bob Dylan guitarist Buck Meek, Big Thief is now celebrating its 10th anniversary.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ex
Noun
-
For Burna Boy, his maiden top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs comes via his second appearance.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
17 Sep. 2025
-
American teen Iva Jovic became the youngest champion on the women’s tennis tour this season after the 17-year-old won her maiden singles title at the Guadalajara Open.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The hit series also starred Ethan Suplee as Earl's younger brother Randy Hickey, Jaime Pressly as Earl's ex-wife Joy Turner, Nadine Velazquez as the motel maid Catalina Aruca and Eddie Steeples as Joy's second husband Darnell Turner.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
-
One of her central, lifelong relationships was with a Moroccan woman named Cherifa, who became her maid and, after Jane suffered a stroke, was accused by Paul and their friends of casting a love spell that had gone violently wrong.—
Nicole Flattery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Students who take these introductory courses may go on to join the workforce or continue in their education to a bachelor’s or advanced degree.—
Gwendolyn Rak,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
-
The Golden Bachelor returns for season two for even more steamy dates and romantic hijinks, while this new season features the new golden bachelor Mel Owens, a 66-year-old lawyer and former-NFL linebacker from Laguna Hills, California.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
On The Gilded Age, Nixon plays Ada, the spinster sister of Agnes (Christine Baranski), in all three seasons.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
-
An old spinster, and worse, a scandalous one.—
Grace Aldridge
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ex. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share