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
Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
For too many female first responders and law enforcement officers, that version doesn’t exist.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Their goal is to remove the females and their future offspring.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Representing hip-hop, Clipse and Pharrell Williams, and Tyler, The Creator will perform, while Doechii, Q-Tip and female rap pioneer (and 2005 Grammy host) Queen Latifah will present.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
For too many female first responders and law enforcement officers, that version doesn’t exist.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Madhok highlighted the project’s female-forward narrative, describing the writing as fresh, relatable and humorous with earnest characters.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Their goal is to remove the females and their future offspring.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Loafers can definitely lean masculine, but that rounded shape brings a more feminine feel.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The film alternates between Aggressive Songs to Tell You What Emotion to Have and halting, bland narration from the first lady describing her feelings and initiatives.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s a touch of possessiveness that comes out when Eloise refers to Sophie as her lady’s maid.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study that said transgender women maintain an advantage over biological women even after a year of hormone therapy treatment.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Among the Palestinians killed Wednesday were at least five children, seven women and an on-duty paramedic, according to hospital officials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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