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
Established in 2010 by Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding, the ready-to-wear label MOTHER is known and loved for its denim pieces that nod to the enduring cool of the ‘70s, and brought right up to date for today’s gal.
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Nothing humbles a gal quite like the horrors of an old haircut.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2020, two people tested positive for alpha-gal at Martha’s University Hospital, spokesperson Gregory Mathis said.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Some of the guests on board include her pals Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Courtney Lopez, and her cousin Priscilla Marie, and the article states that the gals also went into town.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Nothing humbles a gal quite like the horrors of an old haircut.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2020, two people tested positive for alpha-gal at Martha’s University Hospital, spokesperson Gregory Mathis said.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Some of the guests on board include her pals Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Courtney Lopez, and her cousin Priscilla Marie, and the article states that the gals also went into town.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gal
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Gaza is decimated In Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says more than 66,000 people have been killed − about half of them women and children − and humanitarian agencies now warn of famine.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The nation’s women won the Euros on home soil in 2022 and retained their crown this summer.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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There’s Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay, of course, but also Joe and his girlfriend, Rosa; Sam and the secretly gay matinee idol Tracy; Sam and Rosa; and Joe and his sister, Sarah (a brother in the book).—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tensions arise when a struggling, idealistic poet meets his girlfriend’s family at their idyllic, hillside countryside home in Hong Sang-soo’s latest feature — a quietly profound meditation on the complexities of filial love and familial strife.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Intruder by Freida McFadden When a hurricane bears down on her remote cabin, Casey discovers a bloodied, knife-wielding girl outside her window and reluctantly lets her in.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Poe transplanted the story to Paris, changed Mary’s name to Marie Rogêt and recast her as a perfume shop worker instead of a cigar girl.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The ladies also opened up about the possibility of a Kpop Demon Hunters sequel, which has not yet been announced despite how anxious fans are for it.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Carol is one of 23 single ladies competing for the hand of Mel Owens, 66, who also hails from the world of professional sports.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gal. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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