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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as in lady
an adult female human being
researchers are looking for females aged 50 to 70 to take part in the study
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Recent Examples of female
EW.com, 10 May 2025
With a sharp eye for both commercial appeal and artistic ambition, Chen is part of a new wave of female producers reshaping the Chinese film industry from within.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
But the researchers suspect the explanation behind these trends may be more complicated than that: Males that live in larger groups, for example, might be using up more energy by defending their females and offspring, which could be weakening their immune systems.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
The disturbing actions by a billionaire, men who made their careers as 'female allies,' and their team continue to show their true colors.
—EW.com, 10 May 2025
With a sharp eye for both commercial appeal and artistic ambition, Chen is part of a new wave of female producers reshaping the Chinese film industry from within.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
Noun
Ava is described as a Hispanic female with straight brown hair and brown eyes.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
But the researchers suspect the explanation behind these trends may be more complicated than that: Males that live in larger groups, for example, might be using up more energy by defending their females and offspring, which could be weakening their immune systems.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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Customers often start with one piece of dainty, feminine, solid gold piercing jewelry or work with a member of Laura’s team to create a memorable ear stack.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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There are also images of her in softer silhouettes such as a black strappy midi-dress and pleated miniskirt, creating more playful, feminine looks.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Stamp of approval from one first lady to another First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance at the White House on Thursday to unveil a new US postage stamp of Barbara Bush.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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White House ceremony First lady Melania Trump is set to host a White House ceremony Thursday afternoon honoring the late Barbara Bush with the unveiling of a new U.S. postage stamp.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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A little more than half were women, and 70% were white.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Or, listen to the 1,000 women who have struggled with fertility, and participated in Maven Clinic’s cost of fertility care study.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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