as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him
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Recent Examples of gals
There was no stage, just a jammed pack restaurant with folks wondering who would win the title as the closest looking doppelganger to Williams, including guys and gals.
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Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The Rip, from the director Joe Carnahan, is a cop drama where macho guys (and gals) tote carbine rifles and grunt law-enforcement lingo—the kind of crime-genre pablum that commonly gets thrown onto Netflix in mid-January.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
The sleeves on both the half-zip and long-sleeve tops are extra long, which is hard to find for tall gals like me.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Yes, Boz has all the women over for a speed-dating event because, like the best seasons of The Real Housewives of New York City, most of the gals are single.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
It’s also proven to be a crowd-pleasing gift for the on-the-go gals in my life that strikes the balance between trendy fashion and timeless function.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Then actor Christine Baranski glided through, looking like model Suzy Parker posing for Richard Avedon in the late 1950s, showing the gals how it’s done.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
Check out the two gals holding hands.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
For the sensitive skin gals, this cleansing oil will soothe irritation and redness to calm signs of distress.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The Rip, from the director Joe Carnahan, is a cop drama where macho guys (and gals) tote carbine rifles and grunt law-enforcement lingo—the kind of crime-genre pablum that commonly gets thrown onto Netflix in mid-January.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
The sleeves on both the half-zip and long-sleeve tops are extra long, which is hard to find for tall gals like me.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Yes, Boz has all the women over for a speed-dating event because, like the best seasons of The Real Housewives of New York City, most of the gals are single.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
It’s also proven to be a crowd-pleasing gift for the on-the-go gals in my life that strikes the balance between trendy fashion and timeless function.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Then actor Christine Baranski glided through, looking like model Suzy Parker posing for Richard Avedon in the late 1950s, showing the gals how it’s done.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
Check out the two gals holding hands.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
For the sensitive skin gals, this cleansing oil will soothe irritation and redness to calm signs of distress.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gals
Noun
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Birkenstock Arizonas may be the one sandal that holds universal appeal among men and women alike—even my girlfriends who can’t stand to see men’s toes approve.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Some jokes poked fun at familiar topics like George Clooney’s Nespresso ads or the age of Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriends or Kevin Hart’s height, but there were plenty of other gags in there, too.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The jury and alternates included 11 women and five men, though one of the male jurors was excused last week due to a family emergency.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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What does reinvention mean, and why do women reinvent themselves for survival?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Like the former Philadelphia Eagles star, Damon is a father of four girls — Alexia, 25, Isabella, 19, Gia, 17, and Stella, 15 — with his wife, Luciana Damon.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Underneath the coat, Davis wore a gray V-neck sweater over a white crewneck tee (a classic winter style move all the cool girls are making), but the real kicker?—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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And with it, enough land so her ladies and their children can live a life that most dairy cattle never know.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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And many fashion brands offer ladies’ watches in their accessory collections; Coach’s black leather watch strap is at the top of our wish list.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Gals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gals. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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