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 In the episode, Bert is immediately propositioned by one of the gorgeous local women, who quickly becomes his girlfriend, stopping to sleep with others upon Bert’s request as they are headed to the altar. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 Dominguez’s attorney, Yolo County Deputy Public Defender Daniel Hutchinson, brought family, roommates and a former girlfriend to testify about how Dominguez’s mental state had eroded in the months before the violence. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 He was initially charged with seven felony counts, including assault, misdemeanor battery, injuring a girlfriend, and dissuading a witness from prosecuting a crime. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Asali Solomon, Days of Afrekete Asali Solomon’s novel spends much of its narrative looking back to the protagonist Liselle’s long-ago relationship with her ex-girlfriend. — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for girlfriend

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Noun

Many Iranian women are openly flouting the rule – and authorities seem wary of launching a crackdown, for now.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Rivera-Vega is suspected of setting the fire and also had been charged with arson causing great bodiliy injury before the woman died.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of woman

Noun

At its heart, ‘Juul’ is the story of a young girl who is constantly being pulled down by the world around her.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
This strange girl who wanders around alone in the middle of nowhere and then enters a house that belongs to gentle bears.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of girl

Noun

But what truly took the event to new heights was the way the ladies from the other franchises reacted to being on Kyle’s turf.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Just a few days earlier at Palazzo Brancaccio, the ladies of the Roman aristocracy had vied to appear in the ballroom scenes, perhaps hoping to meet Gregory Peck.

— Daria Egidi, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of lady

Noun

Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Coffee lovers who appreciate a deep and strong cup of Joe may especially enjoy brewing coffee with a percolator.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

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