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Recent Examples of first lady
The French first lady has filed a criminal complaint, multiple French outlets have reported, including TV Mag, and two individuals have been identified.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The first lady opened up about Barron’s personal life and his role within the family in a 2018 interview with Sean Hannity.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
Biden was the first first lady to continue a career outside the White House.
—Darlene Superville, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
The East Wing traditionally serves as the area for the Office of the First Lady and her staff, the White House Historical Association notes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The first lady opened up about Barron’s personal life and his role within the family in a 2018 interview with Sean Hannity.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
Biden was the first first lady to continue a career outside the White House.
—Darlene Superville, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
The East Wing traditionally serves as the area for the Office of the First Lady and her staff, the White House Historical Association notes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first lady
Noun
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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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My family had rented an Airbnb, and sitting on the small stove was that grand old man of stovetop coffee: the Mokapot.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appétit,
11 Mar. 2024
Noun
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Africa’s democracy index score has regressed recently, shrinking each of the past six years, pointing at voter dissatisfaction and weakening institutions.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The criminal investigation related to the Hope Florida Foundation has reached one of the legal system’s most secretive institutions — a grand jury.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Nuno will hope to draw inspiration ahead of forthcoming fixtures against Newcastle United and Burnley at home, Bournemouth away and then the visit to the London Stadium of Liverpool.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The same goes for light fixtures.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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“First lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20lady. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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