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
Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The Jewish Women’s Connection of Atlanta trip was about volunteering and connecting with Israeli communities and female leaders.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Whether male, female, or divine, these bodies convey force, belief, and energy.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The fantasy of perfect female compliance has not disappeared.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The Jewish Women’s Connection of Atlanta trip was about volunteering and connecting with Israeli communities and female leaders.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Para ice hockey is a mixed gender sport, although only two teams at Milan Cortina have a female in their squads — Japan and Slovakia.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Whether male, female, or divine, these bodies convey force, belief, and energy.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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The hyper-feminine glam, crafted by Jo Baker, paired well with her power pink Gucci Caftan.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The almond shape here also makes things more feminine, but still manageable for everyday.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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First lady Eleanor Roosevelt spoke from the church’s pulpit on March 29, 1943, telling those gathered that the right of all people to be considered equal must be preserved in the country’s post-World War II efforts.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The deceased was not a close friend or family member of the lady in question.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Today, young women’s participation in soccer is experiencing a historic surge, and widespread interest is also growing around female players.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Missouri Tigers women’s basketball team showed fight before losing its Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament opener on Wednesday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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