as in woman
a female romantic companion
after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him
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Things are looking up for us fall fashion gals — Jennifer Lawrence says, er, dresses, so.
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Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
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What Could Be Better
Some may find the floral scent overpowering
For fine-haired gals, thickening shampoos like Kérastase’s Densifique Bodifying formula, which adds volume, are a must.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
She's read enough books to know that the hunky guy ends up with the small-town gal who shows him there's more to life than work, not the type-A shark who lives for her career like Nora does.
—Lucy Feldman, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
When attempting to best the resistance leader turned traitor Nigel and save his gal, Nick falls from a moving car into a river, taking Nigel with him.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
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Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
What’s Great About It Hyaluronic acid adds volume Helps hair retain moisture
What Could Be Better
Some may find the floral scent overpowering
For fine-haired gals, thickening shampoos like Kérastase’s Densifique Bodifying formula, which adds volume, are a must.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
She's read enough books to know that the hunky guy ends up with the small-town gal who shows him there's more to life than work, not the type-A shark who lives for her career like Nora does.
—Lucy Feldman, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
When attempting to best the resistance leader turned traitor Nigel and save his gal, Nick falls from a moving car into a river, taking Nigel with him.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gal. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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