as in women
a female romantic companion
he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years
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Recent Examples of girlfriends
There’s a lot that is real and very honest — my childhood, my friends, ex-girlfriends.
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Ivy Pochoda, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
As for Rodgers’ comments about his two most recent ex-girlfriends, none had an immediate response, according to Page Six.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
You without all your stuff—houses, girlfriends, whatever.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Many of my girlfriends do the same.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
The two become girlfriends, though most of their intimacy takes place off the page.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
The pop star boyfriend archetype is gaining prominence, with supportive partners like Mescal becoming regulars at their girlfriends’ shows.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
When Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor first became a tabloid character in the 1980s, he was best known for his prankster nature, naval service, and a few scandalous girlfriends.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Authorities alleged Green was a serial abuser who attacked three different girlfriends and shot one of their friends in the leg, who was trying to protect her.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Ivy Pochoda, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
As for Rodgers’ comments about his two most recent ex-girlfriends, none had an immediate response, according to Page Six.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
You without all your stuff—houses, girlfriends, whatever.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Many of my girlfriends do the same.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
The two become girlfriends, though most of their intimacy takes place off the page.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
The pop star boyfriend archetype is gaining prominence, with supportive partners like Mescal becoming regulars at their girlfriends’ shows.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
When Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor first became a tabloid character in the 1980s, he was best known for his prankster nature, naval service, and a few scandalous girlfriends.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Authorities alleged Green was a serial abuser who attacked three different girlfriends and shot one of their friends in the leg, who was trying to protect her.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girlfriends
Noun
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In fact, the Academy has nominated two women in this category only once in almost 100 years—Zhao for Nomadland and Emerald Fennell for Promising Young Woman, back in 2021.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Helen Arevalo, one of the guides on the boat who is herself a ribereño and grew up in a tiny jungle village called Nueva Esperanza or New Hope, spoke with pride of being one of the only women guides in the region.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After extinguishing the blaze, Murrieta Fire & Rescue crews found the two girls and six pets dead inside.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Rowan put up 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a one-point victory for the school’s first girls basketball state title.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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This particular event here is run by a great group of guys and gals.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her coven of no-nonsense gals and transitioning beta males began cheering wildly.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Even after the spring rolls and the salmon, these ladies are still starving.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Oh, so much farther, ladies and gentlemen.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Just like the verdant fields in Borrego Springs, San Diego County’s visual arts landscape will be in full bloom this season, with a bounty of vibrant exhibitions and events to keep art lovers busy all spring.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Although many wine lovers equate cost with quality, Errazuriz is not concerned about the reasonable price.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Girlfriends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girlfriends. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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