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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governesses
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These include typecasting Black women as jezebels, sapphires and mammies; these depictions, combined with the law enforcement they may be exposed to, increase their vulnerability under the law.—
Kerry Lester Kasper,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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In October, The Star published a story about the growth of African drumming and dance in Kansas City and introduced readers to two of the leading studio owners responsible for bringing the art form and the history behind it to musicians and dancers from all walks of life.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Oceania is a consistent favorite of T+L readers, appearing on the World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and ranking among the top midsize-ship ocean cruise lines in 2025.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Of course, there are nannies, producers, her husband’s political dynasty, and an industrial-grade fridge and oven behind the scenes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nine women — nannies, nursing techs, a sportswriter — spent a couple hours getting coached up by a no-nonsense, dry-witted instructor named Zianya.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
24 Dec. 2025
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When Glassman asked him if the burns were third-degree or second-degree, Rudd feigned being unable to recall what doctors had told him.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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There, doctors performed a corneal scraping.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Why are two social work professors only thinking in terms of behaviors?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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In addition, college students are increasingly using AI to do coursework, which is often graded by professors using AI.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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As botanists and pedants will tell you, figs are technically a flower, not a fruit.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Sep. 2025
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Smith belongs to a generation of preachers who first came to prominence in the aughts.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The Australian Federal Police are also looking into alleged hate preachers as part of their investigation and will execute further search warrants in the coming days, police commissioner Krissy Barrett said on Thursday.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 Dec. 2025
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These boards, comprised of academics and civic leaders, are tasked with upholding academic integrity while ensuring institutional accountability.—
Ilya Shapiro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Governesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governesses. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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