Thesaurus results for WOMEN

women

noun

plural of woman

as in ladies

an adult female human being the first woman to become governor of the state

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as in girlfriends

a female romantic companion wanted to give his woman all the finer things in life

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as in wives

chiefly dialect a female partner in a marriage treated his woman to dinner at a five-star restaurant for their fifteenth wedding anniversary

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Recent Examples of women But the two young women, who last year launched Cascade, are not concerned about being taken seriously in a traditionally conservative sector dominated by men. — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Kelli stays strong as Shamea’s last standing soldier, accusing the other women of trusting a known liar. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026 These women and girls did not choose their circumstances, and the law should not compound their trauma. — Eric "doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 One person familiar with the script changes said the story at one point morphed into a narrative led by women and filled with life lessons. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 July 2026 But implementation has been spotty, forcing women to seek illicit procedures. — Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Now, researchers have found a molecule that may be able to predict when women are at risk for premature delivery—and, potentially, help prolong their pregnancy to a healthier length. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 July 2026 Evidence presented by the prosecution, which the defense did not contest, showed Nygard took advantage of his position as a renowned fashion designer to lure young women. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Signature destination experiences and retreats designed for women seeking adventure, clarity, and connection. — Daphne Bryson Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

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Noun

The ladies really do it up, particularly Tamra and Vicki, who definitely hired a makeup artist to make them into the female version of Bad Grandpa.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Definition of ladies

Noun

Two 20-something girlfriends shared a plate to my right, while a group of middle-aged white men traveling from Houston took up a conversation with the cashier.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Most coverage treated them as curiosities, a labor squabble in a faraway factory town, an authoritarian quirk about digital girlfriends.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of girlfriends

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Brouillette, 37, was among the officers on the scene in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday after a fatal ICE shooting, according to two of his ex-wives who reviewed photos of the incident.

— Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Some of the biggest stars of the 2026 World Cup have known their wives since childhood.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of wives

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Wildlife biologist, Aaron Carlson, says that the attic provides the ideal location for bats, especially females who are looking to give birth.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Research into how space radiation can affect the central nervous system, including differences associated with males and females, shows why the people studied and the questions asked matter when designing future missions.

— Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

Definition of females

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The demographic is broad, with multiple generations shopping together, and some young girls buying fabric for their first sewing projects.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
This prevented Lopez Insua from seeing a sailboat carrying a 19-year-old counselor and five girls, ranging in age from 7 to 13, from a nearby sailing camp that had lost wind and stalled in the tugboat’s path, investigators said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026