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gentlewomen

noun

plural of gentlewoman
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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  1. ladies
  2. noblewomen
Noun
  • Still, there’s no panic from the ladies in seafoam even after watching two stars hobbled in a matter of days as the regular season ended.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The store operates with the help of several neighborhood ladies who volunteer their time.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ladies
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  • Stavanger, Norway — King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As a young man, Harald was urged to find a bride among Europe's noblewomen and princesses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of noblewomen
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“Gentlewomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gentlewomen. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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