as in feminine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
the composer's new music calls for female voices
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Recent Examples of female
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), TLC is the second-biggest-selling female group behind The Chicks, with 23 million certified units.
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The adult female was found June 6, floating in Wilson Bay near Jacksonville, the aquarium said.
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Mark Price
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
Instead, most of the action takes place atop the Azazi Stadium roof, where a group of female fans are being held simply for trying to watch a 2006 World Cup qualifier.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), TLC is the second-biggest-selling female group behind The Chicks, with 23 million certified units.
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Noun
In November 2025, another female came forward and said she was assaulted by Werhan and held against her will at his home, the warrant affidavit said.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The adult female was found June 6, floating in Wilson Bay near Jacksonville, the aquarium said.
—
Mark Price
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
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Super cute, feminine, and perfect for summer!
Noun
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Please help all of us short, full-figured ladies.
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The vice president and second lady are expecting her fourth child, a boy due in July.
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Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.
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The reference is more a state of being and a message of liberation — these are all aesthetics that connote women at their wildest and most free.
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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