as in ladies
a woman of high birth or social position
in the 19th century a number of American gentlewomen used their wealth and influence to further abolitionism, women's rights, and other worthy causes
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The former ladies’ salon and winter garden have been gently refreshed, while a sage-green meeting room (restored to its original color and framed by a coffered ceiling) completes the suite of historic spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Good luck this weekend, ladies!—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Gentlewomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentlewomen. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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