first ladies

Definition of first ladiesnext
plural of first lady

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Noun
  • But these repeat fixtures are making for an unsatisfying tournament all around.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
  • European light fixtures hang overhead.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Chinese universities rise in global rankings Beijing’s massive education investments have helped to create dozens of elite institutions, pushing Chinese universities up the global rankings.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Trump administration policies of the past year have had a chilling effect on international enrollment at higher learning institutions across the country.
    News Desk, Artforum, 2 Mar. 2026
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“First ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20ladies. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

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