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consort

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noun (2)

as in spouse
the person to whom another is married it is the queen's eldest son and not her consort who is next in line for the throne

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consort

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verb

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Recent Examples of consort
Noun
The relationship between the barbarian and his consort has quietly been one of the most compelling of the series. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2024 In recent years, Gillian Anderson has taken on a number of roles portraying real-life high-profile women: first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, German princess consort Johanna Elisabeth and BBC journalist Emily Maitlis, to name a few. Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
Verb
But he is detested by western militiamen, and is also known to consort with extremists. Alessandra Bocchi, WSJ, 13 July 2021 Not all biographers truly consort with creativity, but Lee does, so her books have a creativity of their own, deepening and sometimes altering one’s sense of the individual talent. Andrew O’Hagan, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2021 See all Example Sentences for consort 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consort
Verb
  • Representatives of the present-day Stonewall Inn, which is part of the national monument, and the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative, a nonprofit organization associated with the historic bar, expressed outrage over the changes.
    Susan Haigh, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Lung conditions associated with clubbed fingernails include: Lung cancer: About 80% of secondary cases are triggered by lung cancer.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Guridi’s tender and funny artwork adeptly captures the heart of the tale, blending lively, loose line drawings with just the right touch of color and texture.
    Barney Saltzberg, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Sephora is its the biggest wholesale deal so far: The beauty retailer carries some exclusive scents, including Carnivale, a fragrance that sells for $102 and blends together juicy mango, sandalwood and creamy vanilla.
    Melissa Repko, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Sometimes, teams do travel for friendly, non-streamed matches against their rivals, too.
    Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The 35-time Grammy Award-winning singer has released the dates for her upcoming tour, which will travel to cities around the U.S. plus London and Paris.
    Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Overall, the study found that increases in average temperature, winter temperature and living density, alongside decreases in vegetation and funding for rat control, correlates with faster urban rat expansion.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Fluoride's ability to prevent cavities was first identified in Colorado Springs, where naturally high fluoride levels correlated with fewer cavities, although there were signs of discoloration in teeth.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Kenny works seven days a week, so Roman says Eagles games are a great opportunity to bond.
    Frank Langfitt, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
  • The group may plan to seek $109 million in bonding this year to keep the project on track.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Kenner police said the complaints will be referred to the corresponding jurisdictions for further investigation.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The prediction of a mild winter has not corresponded with the weather so far.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • One of the plaintiffs is the Latino Christian National Network, which seeks to bring together Latino leaders with different traditions and values to collaborate on pressing social issues.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
  • When Alma’s inventor is murdered, Salia and Zem, two cops from different zones who are polar opposites, are forced to collaborate on the investigation.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Saquon Barkley Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley gave a modern update to the Canadian tuxedo, pairing a denim jacket and jeans in a coordinating navy hue.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
  • The two agencies announced a 20-month study to assess the potential for the district and forest preserves coordinating and sharing costs for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a Deer Creek-Third Creek Reservoir.
    Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025

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“Consort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consort. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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