as in female
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
a designer adding feminine touches to the collection
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Recent Examples of feminine
The best part about the Free People Team Spirit Sweatpants, aside from the 55-percent-off price tag, is the delicate lace detailing along the leg, which adds a touch of feminine charm to an otherwise sporty look.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
This feminine spirit touches modern gastronomy too.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Unlike some legendary designer brands – think Valentino, Dior, St. Laurent – that began as couture workshops for the discerning and wealthy, Dolce & Gabbana launched in 1985 as a ready-to-wear brand focused on distinctly feminine styling before expanding into menswear, beachwear, perfumes, makeup.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Balance the classically feminine style with a pair of knee-high boots, as seen here.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
This feminine spirit touches modern gastronomy too.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Unlike some legendary designer brands – think Valentino, Dior, St. Laurent – that began as couture workshops for the discerning and wealthy, Dolce & Gabbana launched in 1985 as a ready-to-wear brand focused on distinctly feminine styling before expanding into menswear, beachwear, perfumes, makeup.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Balance the classically feminine style with a pair of knee-high boots, as seen here.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for feminine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feminine
female
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The backstory Casa Cody is the oldest operating hotel in Palm Springs, founded in the 1920s by female pioneer Harriet Cody, cousin to the legendary Buffalo Bill.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Choate was one of the first wave of schools to organize a hockey program for female students, starting with a club program in 1973, and Stanley has been involved with the program for nearly half its existence.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Feminine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feminine. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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