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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
But Ogwumike left two seasons ago as the Sparks were struggling to win and signed with a Seattle Storm team with talent capable of pushing for a championship, a female coach and state-of-the-art facilities.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The female will lay one to three eggs and incubate them for about 35 days, according to ODNR.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Allen’s barbs about other female musicians on the title track were also criticized.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
But Ogwumike left two seasons ago as the Sparks were struggling to win and signed with a Seattle Storm team with talent capable of pushing for a championship, a female coach and state-of-the-art facilities.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
In the lead-up to the killings in Gombe, there was a dearth of females ready to mate, some of the friendliest older males died and the group experienced a change in alpha male.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The female will lay one to three eggs and incubate them for about 35 days, according to ODNR.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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This V-neck camisole is our pick for a lacy, statement base layer with its endless styling potential and dainty, feminine finish.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sand beige or ice blue, both with a feminine, almost luminous quality.—
Stephen Watson,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a surprise move, KATSEYE brought out the ladies of Huntrix, the fictional girl group from KPop Demon Hunters, comprised of singers EJAE, Ami and Nuna.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rachel and Ahdohwahgeson may be on opposite sides of this war, but these ladies see each other.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The woman has been taken to the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office in Rochester, Minnesota, for an autopsy, according to officials.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Admitted Gilgo Beach, New York, serial killer Rex Heuermann confessed to the murders of eight women last week, bringing resolution to a 17-year killing spree that terrorized Long Island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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