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
There is no cure for alpha-gal syndrome, but people typically manage symptoms by avoiding foods and products that contain alpha-gal and by preventing additional tick bites.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Forbidden Fruits is very The Craft meets Mean Girls, but instead of pink, Reinhart's character is more of a red kinda gal—both in hair color and nail polish color.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 30 Mar. 2026
Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
As Bernadette escorted him out of the club, Billie met up with a gal slightly older than she who knew her cousin Leroy, but advised her to head back to the rez.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Forbidden Fruits is very The Craft meets Mean Girls, but instead of pink, Reinhart's character is more of a red kinda gal—both in hair color and nail polish color.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 30 Mar. 2026
Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
As Bernadette escorted him out of the club, Billie met up with a gal slightly older than she who knew her cousin Leroy, but advised her to head back to the rez.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gal
Noun
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Almost all of them were women and children.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Between the historically high bar of OL Lyonnes and the recent surge of Barcelona, the two teams are shining exemplars of what’s possible with proper investment in women’s clubs.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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The 68-year-old pharmacist has targeted a House ethics investigation into whether Collins abused taxpayer funds by hiring the girlfriend of his former chief of staff — now his campaign adviser — for work that the woman allegedly did not perform.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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According to Page Six, record executive Scooter Braun has no problem with girlfriend Sydney Sweeney’s nude scenes in Euphoria.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Headliners Lorde, Kali Uchis, and Jennie, of the K-pop girl group Blackpink, are joined by such artists as Wet Leg, Blood Orange, King Princess, 2hollis, Geese, and Slayyyter (June 5-7).—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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Whether tied under the chin or wrapped around your head, a colorful scarf instantly gives the look a little Euro Summer energy—with just the right amount of fashion-girl flair.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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This disdain for empathy often leads to the conclusion that women’s political participation is a problem, because the little ladies will insist on voting for the wrong candidates and policies.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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But my life, my love, and my lady is the sea—Looking Glass.—
Brian Braiker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gal. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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