househusband

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Recent Examples of househusband Cohen wasn't present for the viewing, sources told PEOPLE, nor were the househusbands (both are staples at RHONJ reunions). Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024 The househusbands, who are a staple at the RHONJ reunion, were not in attendance, insiders tell PEOPLE. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024 As househusbands from New Jersey come out to greet fans, the fans rush past the barriers. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2023 The song began in the 1970s, after John stepped back from rock stardom to be a househusband in the Dakota with Yoko Ono, raising their son Sean. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023 Along with his aging, acerbic father (Salmaan Peerzada), Saleem sneers at Haider for being an unemployed househusband to his breadwinner wife, Mumtaz (Rasti Farooq), who happily works in a salon and has no desire for children. Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2023 Scott also gladly played the role of househusband when she was swamped with work. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for househusband
Noun
  • Billy Wilder’s splendid film noir sees an insurance agent (Fred MacMurray) conspire with an alluring housewife (Barbara Stanwyck) to murder her husband for a hefty payout.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bravo has not officially confirmed which RHOBH cast members will be returning for Season 16, but the housewife who won’t be returning is Amanda Frances.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Smalltown daughter of a farmer and homemaker who cared for a dozen children in a cabin without electricity.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lee was a sharecropper who sometimes worked construction jobs to make ends meet, and Avie was a homemaker.
    Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Wash and Dry It Properly For down, feather, and polyester pillows, Audrey Goh, an executive housekeeper at Halekulani, says washing and thoroughly drying them can help restore loft, as this breaks down sweat and oil buildup.
    Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The housekeeper never notified management about them before tossing them in the resort’s dumpster.
    David Goodhue August 21, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.
    R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Naturally, with three more Salt Lake City wives at the Alter Ego Party, Gizelle is ready to further investigate why Lisa is in a battle with her whole cast.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Househusband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/househusband. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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