as in women
a female romantic companion
he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years
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Recent Examples of girlfriends
And so, in June of 2024, on her 30th birthday, during a trip to Joshua Tree in Southern California with her best girlfriends in tow, Jordan popped the question.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
A couple of them bring their girlfriends.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 15 Sep. 2025
After finding her niche in creating custom game day outfits for NFL fans — as well as the wives and girlfriends of athletes, including Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes — Kristin launched her own brand, Off Season, in January 2025.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Stella joined the girlfriends on hikes, at hangouts and at post-night-out brunches.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Set in the green mountains of Greece, in a rural town attached to tradition, two longtime girlfriends are confronted with a bond that is suddenly shifting into a deeper attraction.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
The book was separated into sections for family, friends, girlfriends and assistants.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Mothers may encourage their sons; wives and girlfriends may see it as a way to keep the children fed.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Hours before kickoff of the Chiefs-Bears game in Chicago, Hunt posted a video of them participating in the latest TikTok craze where boyfriends chase after their girlfriends in a foot race.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
A couple of them bring their girlfriends.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 15 Sep. 2025
After finding her niche in creating custom game day outfits for NFL fans — as well as the wives and girlfriends of athletes, including Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes — Kristin launched her own brand, Off Season, in January 2025.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Stella joined the girlfriends on hikes, at hangouts and at post-night-out brunches.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Set in the green mountains of Greece, in a rural town attached to tradition, two longtime girlfriends are confronted with a bond that is suddenly shifting into a deeper attraction.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
The book was separated into sections for family, friends, girlfriends and assistants.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Mothers may encourage their sons; wives and girlfriends may see it as a way to keep the children fed.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Hours before kickoff of the Chiefs-Bears game in Chicago, Hunt posted a video of them participating in the latest TikTok craze where boyfriends chase after their girlfriends in a foot race.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girlfriends
Noun
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Riley Gaines has lobbied for bills in several states that would prevent biological males who identify as women from competing in women’s sports.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The doc, which made its world premiere at the 15th annual Bronze Lens Film Festival in August 2024, is about the Equal Rights Amendment’s path back to life through Virginia’s pivotal ratification battle led by Black women.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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And when the hydration from masks, oils, and butters isn’t cutting it, there’s steaming, something curly hair girls already know very well, says Kiana Rae Brown, a curly hair specialist and owner of West Coast Curls Salon in Los Angeles.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Virginia, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger speaks Spanish in a radio ad about being a mother of three girls who attended public school.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rubber sole is also important for clumsy gals like myself.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some of the guests on board include her pals Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Courtney Lopez, and her cousin Priscilla Marie, and the article states that the gals also went into town.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Pedranti and all of the ladies' respective partners were in attendance, but Katie's husband, Matt, was the only one who backed up her story.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The ladies go to a Red Lobster restaurant near both the church and Toys R’ Us location that Manchester is staying at.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Girlfriends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girlfriends. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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