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Recent Examples of first lady
Perhaps the most famous example involved first lady Pat Nixon during Pres.
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Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
John and Carolyn’s early relationship overlapped with the former first lady’s cancer diagnosis and final years.
—Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
And reportedly, the first lady leaned into it.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2026
If the display seemed a little extravagant, consider that designer handbags have long had a place in the first lady’s wardrobe.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
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Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
John and Carolyn’s early relationship overlapped with the former first lady’s cancer diagnosis and final years.
—Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
And reportedly, the first lady leaned into it.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2026
If the display seemed a little extravagant, consider that designer handbags have long had a place in the first lady’s wardrobe.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first lady
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The genial German émigré and legendary brewer loaned his name and many of his recipes to Chris Kramer, a relative, and Matt Rattner, the co-creators San Diego’s oldest existing brewery, Karl Strauss Brewing Co. At a beer dinner 30 years ago, the grand old man expounded on the secrets of his craft.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The grand old man of guidebooks may be gone, but many of us will be following his lead for a good long time.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Nov. 2024
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Eden au Lac has been a Zürich institution since 1909—a fine figure of a lakeside hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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Apartments will feature modern amenities such as vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and contemporary fixtures, according to Lowe.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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As Congress weighs how and whether to pass legislation regulating artificial intelligence, tech executives have become fixtures on Capitol Hill.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“First lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20lady. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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