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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
Riley Gaines has lobbied for bills in several states that would prevent biological males who identify as women from competing in women’s sports.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The doc, which made its world premiere at the 15th annual Bronze Lens Film Festival in August 2024, is about the Equal Rights Amendment’s path back to life through Virginia’s pivotal ratification battle led by Black women.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind young women are often dressing for the approval and validation of their peers more than anything, says Divita, whose 17-year-old daughter just bought dresses for two homecomings.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
More than half of these women have left their jobs under the weight of these tasks, with two-thirds citing inadequate employer support.
—Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Shop the 30 best blazers for women below for on-the-go outfitting done right.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
More women joined speleological societies after WWI, though they were never fully accepted, despite Fuhrich’s achievements and legend.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
Black women, for instance, earn 67 cents for every dollar earned by white men, and the median Black household holds about one-eighth the wealth of white households.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
By the mid-Victorian era, fur garments were status symbols, worn by affluent women.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The doc, which made its world premiere at the 15th annual Bronze Lens Film Festival in August 2024, is about the Equal Rights Amendment’s path back to life through Virginia’s pivotal ratification battle led by Black women.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind young women are often dressing for the approval and validation of their peers more than anything, says Divita, whose 17-year-old daughter just bought dresses for two homecomings.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
More than half of these women have left their jobs under the weight of these tasks, with two-thirds citing inadequate employer support.
—Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Shop the 30 best blazers for women below for on-the-go outfitting done right.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
More women joined speleological societies after WWI, though they were never fully accepted, despite Fuhrich’s achievements and legend.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
Black women, for instance, earn 67 cents for every dollar earned by white men, and the median Black household holds about one-eighth the wealth of white households.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
By the mid-Victorian era, fur garments were status symbols, worn by affluent women.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for women
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Jennifer Pedranti and all of the ladies' respective partners were in attendance, but Katie's husband, Matt, was the only one who backed up her story.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The ladies go to a Red Lobster restaurant near both the church and Toys R’ Us location that Manchester is staying at.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Set in the green mountains of Greece, in a rural town attached to tradition, two longtime girlfriends are confronted with a bond that is suddenly shifting into a deeper attraction.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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The book was separated into sections for family, friends, girlfriends and assistants.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 49ers — and their wives, kids and anyone else with them — would gather after each win for a free meal to bond and talk about the game.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The viral trend has fueled fiery online debates — with TikToks showing everything from brides dodging cake by bending over backwards to grooms chasing their new wives across the room just to land the smash.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hummingbird Central says male hummingbirds begin migrating south in mid-July, followed by females and later young hummingbirds.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The aim is to have a variety that includes females with and without cubs, large boars, subadults, and cubs.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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And when the hydration from masks, oils, and butters isn’t cutting it, there’s steaming, something curly hair girls already know very well, says Kiana Rae Brown, a curly hair specialist and owner of West Coast Curls Salon in Los Angeles.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Virginia, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger speaks Spanish in a radio ad about being a mother of three girls who attended public school.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Women.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/women. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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