Thesaurus results for GIRLFRIEND

girlfriend

noun

ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend

Definition of girlfriend

as in woman

a female romantic companion he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years

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Recent Examples of girlfriend And then there are the dozens of examples of rogue cops using Flock cameras for their own personal agendas, such as tracking wives, girlfriends or ex-girlfriends. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 His girlfriend, actor and model Elizabeth Hurley, wore a purple dress with a long slit to mark the occasion. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 The footage includes Cohen’s taking classes, walking the streets, and going on various shows as Ali G (occasionally accompanied by a very pregnant-looking girlfriend, played by British comedian Morgana Robinson). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Last year’s offseason was defined by Belichick’s relationship with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, and her role with the program. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for girlfriend

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Noun

Pattullo said that the abuse directed toward women athletes also differed qualitatively from what male athletes received.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
But now, all of a sudden I'm also made aware that this woman who paved the way for modern astronomy is just sitting right there, mere feet away from me across the tent.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of woman

Noun

The two girls were falsely listed as recruits for the university’s crew team, even though neither ever participated in the sport.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Even the Barbie doll, while often derided for promoting an unhealthy body image for developing children, offered girls a glimpse of a different future than as a wife and mother, Kimmel argues.

— Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of girl

Noun

Whether through her singing, or her larger-than-life persona and brand, or her entertaining and acting and Dollywood theme park and philanthropy, this is a legendary lady who will continue to be loved by all with a lasting legacy.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Hunting a lady tiger with cubs posed some special problems, so Upendra Singh went to his father for advice.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lady

Noun

Her daughter, who is an animal lover, has learned about marine creatures by scuba diving and going on submarine rides on their trips.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Overnight, the foundation became a staple among makeup artists and beauty lovers worldwide, thanks to its second-skin finish and lit-from-within glow.

— Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

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