Synonyms of first lady

first lady

noun

as in grand old man

Related Words

• grand old man
• institution
• fixture
• symbol
• elder statesman
• dean
• icon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of first lady

Martha Washington — America’s first first lady, although such a title had not yet been coined — was reluctant to move to the new presidential household in New York and struggled with her new role as a hostess of presidential drawing rooms. — Jenny Jarvie follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

The new plane is painted in shiny red, white and blue, a departure from the old plane's two-toned blue livery designed by former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 July 2026

In the video, the former first lady said that the presidential center would have been the perfect date spot for her and Barack. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Tears fell from some watchers' eyes when former First Lady Michelle Obama gave her speech. — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 18 June 2026

And the first lady helped smooth the path for youth leaving foster care by securing $30 million in a funding bill earlier this year. — Scott Turner, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026

Just before noon that day, about 25,000 people packed Independence Square at Trade and Tryon streets in Charlotte for festivities celebrating the first lady’s arrival, Schmidt reports. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026

The governor already has contributed the maximum amount, $7,000, directly to Stratton’s campaign, as have first lady MK Pritzker and their two adult children. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

To shore up American support, King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth (the future Queen Mother), embarked on an important state visit to charm President Franklin Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026