gals

noun

plural of gal
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 This versatile style is great for the lazy gals who like to just get out of the shower and go. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 1 July 2026 All the low-maintenance gals out there can sit pretty with a no-frills lob like this one by stylist Ashley Ruiz. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Then in Game 3 Saturday night, host Vegas storms to 4-0 lead, Carolina scores three gals in 39 seconds en route to 4-4 knot; Vegas wins in double-OT. — Greg Cote june 7, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026 Disney Channel gals got to stay together. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 June 2026 With shoes and swimwear, activewear and accessories, and all the coveted dresses, sweaters, and jeans in between, Free People offers trendy threads for fashion-forward gals on the go who love a touch of whimsy. — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 The gals’ night together becomes an illuminating, madcap journey, transforming their feud into friendship. — Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 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 This particular event here is run by a great group of guys and gals. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gals
  1. girlfriends
  2. women
  3. girls
  4. ladies
Noun
  • Photos taken of the outing showed David, 51, Victoria, 52, and Harper, alongside the couple’s other sons, Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 21, who brought their respective girlfriends, Kim Turnbull and Jackie Apostel.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Maine Democrats nominated Platner despite a bouquet of red flags, including a Nazi tattoo and allegations of volatile behavior from past girlfriends.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Definition of girlfriends
Noun
  • But the two young women, who last year launched Cascade, are not concerned about being taken seriously in a traditionally conservative sector dominated by men.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Kelli stays strong as Shamea’s last standing soldier, accusing the other women of trusting a known liar.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of women
Noun
  • The demographic is broad, with multiple generations shopping together, and some young girls buying fabric for their first sewing projects.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • This prevented Lopez Insua from seeing a sailboat carrying a 19-year-old counselor and five girls, ranging in age from 7 to 13, from a nearby sailing camp that had lost wind and stalled in the tugboat’s path, investigators said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of girls
Noun
  • In the trailer, Toye, 45, gets an introduction and a home tour from Martha Stewart, the ladies have some fun in the sun while riding jet skiis and boats, and tensions rise when one of the stars isn’t a fan of a special lunch provided by another.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Although these ladies have access to the best of the best, even that doesn’t always protect patients from the worst-case scenario.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of ladies

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