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Recent Examples of damsel
But the damsel isn’t in distress, the monster isn’t so bad, and some raunchy jokes may go over kids’ heads (but will likely delight parents).
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Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
In the Terminator films, Hamilton played heroine Sarah Connor, a damsel in distress who becomes a hard-ass warrior.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Infiniti’s portrayal of Willa has drawn praise for subverting the trope of the damsel in distress, instead becoming her very own heroine in the tale.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Dark Towers, crooked wizard towers, towers with damsels in distress.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
In the Terminator films, Hamilton played heroine Sarah Connor, a damsel in distress who becomes a hard-ass warrior.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
Infiniti’s portrayal of Willa has drawn praise for subverting the trope of the damsel in distress, instead becoming her very own heroine in the tale.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Dark Towers, crooked wizard towers, towers with damsels in distress.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damsel
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Headliners Lorde, Kali Uchis, and Jennie, of the K-pop girl group Blackpink, are joined by such artists as Wet Leg, Blood Orange, King Princess, 2hollis, Geese, and Slayyyter (June 5-7).—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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Whether tied under the chin or wrapped around your head, a colorful scarf instantly gives the look a little Euro Summer energy—with just the right amount of fashion-girl flair.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Last year’s inaugural race — held on Carb Day, the final day of practice before the Indianapolis 500 — featured six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles racing around the Brickyard, with Slaw Dog claiming the maiden victory.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Fognini reached top 10 in the world in 2019 and won the 2015 Australian Open men's doubles tournament, while Pennetta won her maiden singles Grand Slam at the 2015 US Open.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Adding insult to injury, Hasna accuses Meriem of using her body to get a cushier, better paying job as maid inside the boss’ luxurious home.—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The maid/matron of honor do not count in this equation.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Damsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damsel. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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