as in women
a female romantic companion
he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years
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Recent Examples of girlfriends
Coaches can cheat on their wives with NFL insiders, players can beat their wives and girlfriends, and teams will still keep them around.
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Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 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
However, police circled back to Griffith after some of his ex-girlfriends and friends reported suspicious behavior.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 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
Russell denied involvement, saying one of Johnson’s girlfriends may have set him up.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 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
However, police circled back to Griffith after some of his ex-girlfriends and friends reported suspicious behavior.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 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
Russell denied involvement, saying one of Johnson’s girlfriends may have set him up.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girlfriends
Noun
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The simple concept of three women sharing a unified bill on the road, in fact, was something they were deprived of for most of their careers within the indie-rock scene.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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During the Iraq War, the popular narrative was that our heroic soldiers and marines were going in to liberate the people, free women, and topple a brutal dictator—the same nonsense we are fed now about Iran.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The shift places a heavier burden on women and girls who end up spending hours each day hunting for fuel, limiting their time for work or school, said Neha Saigal, a consultant with the environmental and social justice startup Asar Social Impact Advisors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the past year, Texas state lawmakers have been investigating the fatal July 4, 2025, floods that claimed over 130 lives, including those of 27 young girls at a Central Texas summer camp.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The former ladies’ salon and winter garden have been gently refreshed, while a sage-green meeting room (restored to its original color and framed by a coffered ceiling) completes the suite of historic spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Good luck this weekend, ladies!—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For more advice on keeping your pets happy, healthy and safe through every season, visit USA TODAY Pets, your destination for expert advice, heartwarming stories and the latest news for animal lovers.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some, like Chloe’s triad, are all lovers.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Girlfriends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girlfriends. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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