as in women
a female romantic companion
he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years
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Recent Examples of girlfriends
In the aftermath of her husband’s death, Hollis decides to host a weekend on Nantucket with girlfriends from different eras of her life (played by stars Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, D'Arcy Carden and Gemma Chan).
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
On June 6, Bunnie posted another video of herself enjoying the serene outdoors with some girlfriends.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
It’s been 20 years now that the women partners of professional athletes — their wives and girlfriends — have been known as WAGs.
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Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Meghan hosted a game night with some girlfriends at the couple's home in Montecito, California, as evidenced by one of her best friend's latest Instagram posts.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Schumer declined to address the divisions in his caucus over Platner amid allegations of unsettling and intimidating behavior by past girlfriends.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
For a rejuvenating trip with your girlfriends, plan to relax in the resort's outdoor soaking tubs and dine on farm-fresh meals during your stay.
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Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
The latest came Thursday, when the New York Times reported that three ex-girlfriends of Platner’s had described his behavior as volatile and, by one account, physically rough.
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Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
As the girls became increasingly confused about the red, some guys went mute so as not to lie to their girlfriends.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
On June 6, Bunnie posted another video of herself enjoying the serene outdoors with some girlfriends.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
It’s been 20 years now that the women partners of professional athletes — their wives and girlfriends — have been known as WAGs.
—
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Meghan hosted a game night with some girlfriends at the couple's home in Montecito, California, as evidenced by one of her best friend's latest Instagram posts.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Schumer declined to address the divisions in his caucus over Platner amid allegations of unsettling and intimidating behavior by past girlfriends.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
For a rejuvenating trip with your girlfriends, plan to relax in the resort's outdoor soaking tubs and dine on farm-fresh meals during your stay.
—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
The latest came Thursday, when the New York Times reported that three ex-girlfriends of Platner’s had described his behavior as volatile and, by one account, physically rough.
—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
As the girls became increasingly confused about the red, some guys went mute so as not to lie to their girlfriends.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girlfriends
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On board the deportation flight were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights, The Associated Press reported.
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But more than ever before, Nouel said, women are shirking the expectations of previous generations and considering all of their options to happiness, instead of staying in relationships that don't serve them.
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While the boys participated in the challenge with six new girls over in Casa Amor, the other female Islanders were left in the villa watching the action unfold on-screen — and wondering where their men were.
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Like Lilith Fair, there will be a strong philanthropic element with net proceeds from the festival benefiting nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
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All the low-maintenance gals out there can sit pretty with a no-frills lob like this one by stylist Ashley Ruiz.
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Then in Game 3 Saturday night, host Vegas storms to 4-0 lead, Carolina scores three gals in 39 seconds en route to 4-4 knot; Vegas wins in double-OT.
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The dancefloor is fun and all, but the ladies room is where the real drama goes down.
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Repping the ladies are Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1961), Shonda Rhimes (1970) and Stranger Things' Natalia Dyer (1995).
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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“Girlfriends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girlfriends. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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