as in woman
a female romantic companion
after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him
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Recent Examples of gal
Check out the two gals holding hands.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
For quality basics, every in-the-know gal knows to turn to Max Mara, Naked Cashmere, and Extreme Cashmere—three brands adept at crafting the essentials.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Preliminary *guess* is #gasprices could rise 35-95c/gal on the West coast.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Each section of the famed hall had its handful of guys wearing snappy button Western shirts and gals wearing loud cowboy hats, like goths sporting black mascara at a My Chemical Romance Halloween gig.
—Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
For quality basics, every in-the-know gal knows to turn to Max Mara, Naked Cashmere, and Extreme Cashmere—three brands adept at crafting the essentials.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Preliminary *guess* is #gasprices could rise 35-95c/gal on the West coast.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Each section of the famed hall had its handful of guys wearing snappy button Western shirts and gals wearing loud cowboy hats, like goths sporting black mascara at a My Chemical Romance Halloween gig.
—Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gal
Noun
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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But at what point does not using available technology lead women’s football into a self-sabotaging stupor?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The poet Rodolfo becomes recovering drug addict Roger, an HIV-positive rock musician whose girlfriend has died.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Anthropologie The Bistro Tile Stoneware Mug With its monogram and chic Parisian design, this mug is an easy, personalized gift for everyone—bosses, girlfriends, and moms alike.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both boys and girls soccer have won state titles, with the former already claiming two and in the running for a third this fall.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each year, the parade organization invites all military, veteran and civic organizations, as well as many universities, high schools, junior high schools, youth groups throughout the Treasure Valley and encourage marching bands, floats, boys and girl scout units to participate.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
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For example, should the classy lady in question love playing hostess, the gift of top-tier Le Creuset cookware will feel less like a luxury and more like a necessity — unwrapped just in time for New Year’s Eve entertaining.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Still got that buttery, milky voice for the ladies.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gal. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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