as in women
a female romantic companion
he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years
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Recent Examples of girlfriends
She was widely known as one of Hugh Hefner’s main girlfriends from about 2001 to 2008.
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
That extends to family and my wide circle of girlfriends, too.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Buckle up and read on for a complete guide to the wives and girlfriends of Formula 1 racers in the 2026 season.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
There were also groups of girlfriends escaping New York for the summer and young couples.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Somehow mothering four children, leading a massive pop resurgence, and still making time for a fun night with her girlfriends for a glass of wine (or seven).
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There were 12 teenage girls on the boat; Pino’s daughter, Cecilia, had just turned 18 and had invited 11 of her girlfriends — all under 18 — to celebrate on the boating excursion to Elliott Key in Biscayne Bay with her parents, George and Cecilia Pino.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Thompson said Carolina has always been the first one to welcome new families to town and does so much for the wives and girlfriends.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Later, Combs and his girlfriends often watched the films together.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
That extends to family and my wide circle of girlfriends, too.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Buckle up and read on for a complete guide to the wives and girlfriends of Formula 1 racers in the 2026 season.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
There were also groups of girlfriends escaping New York for the summer and young couples.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Somehow mothering four children, leading a massive pop resurgence, and still making time for a fun night with her girlfriends for a glass of wine (or seven).
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There were 12 teenage girls on the boat; Pino’s daughter, Cecilia, had just turned 18 and had invited 11 of her girlfriends — all under 18 — to celebrate on the boating excursion to Elliott Key in Biscayne Bay with her parents, George and Cecilia Pino.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Thompson said Carolina has always been the first one to welcome new families to town and does so much for the wives and girlfriends.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Later, Combs and his girlfriends often watched the films together.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girlfriends
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The Bruins, fresh off their first women’s NCAA national championship (UCLA won the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women title in 1978), announced the extension in a statement Tuesday.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The report said Hamas and its collaborators primarily targeted women and hostages but that children also were subjected to violence and abuse.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Anne loans it to the other (slender) girls in exchange for bars of soap or clothes coupons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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My beautiful girls, my darlings, who are suddenly women.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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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
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The gals’ night together becomes an illuminating, madcap journey, transforming their feud into friendship.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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But to our wonderful surprise, O’Hara is equally adept at slapstick hijinks, as the lustful ladies get sufficiently sozzled awaiting their mysterious beau.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The ladies haven’t had that problem, lurching out of the gate like the racehorses at Ascot.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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In addition to being sun lovers, many of the species on this list are heat- and drought-tolerant.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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“Girlfriends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girlfriends. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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