babe

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as in doll
slang a physically attractive person an ad for a beach resort depicting tanned babes of both sexes

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Recent Examples of babe The Mad Max: Fury Road and Nosferatu star, 35, initially went out for the leading role of Clark Kent/Kal-El, the Kryptonian strongman who crash lands on Earth as a babe and struggles ever since to reconcile his upbringing in small-town Kansas with his otherworldly heritage. Nick Romano, EW.com, 15 May 2025 Out of the amusement of babes comes a perfect alternative to the current tariffs panic. Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025 Fortunately, more and more brands are catering to busty babes with super supportive and stylish bras that lift and flatter without compromising comfort. Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025 In the immortal words of Chappell Roan, good luck, babe! Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for babe
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Noun
  • The doctor will then train a hearing aid novice on how to insert, charge, and clean the aids and go over any lingering paperwork that needs to be dealt with.
    Christopher Null, Wired News, 19 June 2025
  • June 18, 2025 Another member of the 6 a.m. group, Toni Clapp moved to Fort Lauderdale 12 years ago as a hockey novice.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Also, unclench your butt. Take some big, deep breaths throughout the day to soften your pelvic floor muscles; then work on stretching with a deep squat or yoga poses like child's pose or happy baby pose.
    Marielle Segarra, NPR, 26 June 2025
  • The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Derived from Greek mythology, Soteria was the goddess or spirit of safety, deliverance and preservation from harm.
    Nicole Russell, USA Today, 20 June 2025
  • Entering Hina Spa—the name pays tribute to the Polynesian moon goddess—immediately sets the tone for sheer relaxation with earthy tones and views of the sea.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • This week's installment features weird dolls, presidential decrees and even a sports question!
    Holly J. Morris, NPR, 20 June 2025
  • Jones argued that the manager knew about her disabilities before the June 2024 incident and her fear of dolls, the complaint read.
    David Chiu, People.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Pad: Perfect for beginners and artists who enjoy painting plein air, pads of watercolor paper are a convenient, budget-friendly option.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
  • Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • But other commenters raise a very valid point: child care.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 June 2025
  • During his tenure, Kirkpatrick fought for equal pay for Black teachers and equal education opportunities for Black children, according to previous Star-Telegram reporting.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 July 2017
  • THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.
    Cole Kazdin, Los Angeles Magazine, 14 July 2017
Noun
  • In an early scene, poor Christian attends a dating event, having gamed the system, with his perfect numerical logic, so that all the potential lovelies are lined up at his table.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
  • But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.
    Matt Thompson, Spin, 10 Sep. 2023

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“Babe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babe. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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