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as in women
an adult female human being
"ladies and gentlemen, please observe closely," said the magician
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as in wives
a female partner in a marriage
in public the husband was frequently seen holding hands with his lady
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as in duchesses
a woman of high birth or social position
the ladies of the royal court were all dressed extravagantly
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as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
when do we get to meet your new lady?
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Recent Examples of ladies
Even after the spring rolls and the salmon, these ladies are still starving.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Oh, so much farther, ladies and gentlemen.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Specifically, household staff like housekeepers, ladies' maids and valets.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Sculptra salesperson had given all us front office ladies SCULPTRA™ tee shirts with the words spelled out in rhinestones across our breasts.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Although Bravo hasn’t confirmed the cast for the new season, the ladies expected to return include Sai De Silva, Erin Lichy, and Jessel Taank.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Sorry, dudes, the ladies ran laps around you tonight.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
The ladies of The Queen’s Mahjery Ross, Roth and Ulrey met through their daughters who have been on the same gymnastics squad for years.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Oh, so much farther, ladies and gentlemen.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Specifically, household staff like housekeepers, ladies' maids and valets.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Sculptra salesperson had given all us front office ladies SCULPTRA™ tee shirts with the words spelled out in rhinestones across our breasts.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Although Bravo hasn’t confirmed the cast for the new season, the ladies expected to return include Sai De Silva, Erin Lichy, and Jessel Taank.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Sorry, dudes, the ladies ran laps around you tonight.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
The ladies of The Queen’s Mahjery Ross, Roth and Ulrey met through their daughters who have been on the same gymnastics squad for years.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladies
Noun
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In fact, the Academy has nominated two women in this category only once in almost 100 years—Zhao for Nomadland and Emerald Fennell for Promising Young Woman, back in 2021.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Helen Arevalo, one of the guides on the boat who is herself a ribereño and grew up in a tiny jungle village called Nueva Esperanza or New Hope, spoke with pride of being one of the only women guides in the region.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Tureaud brothers and their wives, who also happen to share the same first name -- Courtney Dupuy Tureaud and Courtney Edwards Tureaud -- welcomed baby boys Briggs and Tate on March 2 at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Artificial women become wives and objects.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s a lot that is real and very honest — my childhood, my friends, ex-girlfriends.—
Ivy Pochoda,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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As for Rodgers’ comments about his two most recent ex-girlfriends, none had an immediate response, according to Page Six.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pups are born more developed than other mice and multiple females take care of pups, giving them a higher chance of survival.—
Mallory Locklear,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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After mating, females lay groups of eggs in the soil near plants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At least 175 died in an attack on a girls' school.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The coming-of-age story follows two girls passionately pursuing their dreams of becoming manga artists.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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This particular event here is run by a great group of guys and gals.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her coven of no-nonsense gals and transitioning beta males began cheering wildly.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Jackson was an ambassador of hope for the oppressed, who met with kings and queens and presidents and dictators and clergy of all the great religions.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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So shout out to you two queens.—
Gia Peppers,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Along with Elba, this year’s Honors include British comedian, writer, and actor Meera Syal and England women’s football coach Sarina Wiegman, who have been made honorary dames, and British writer Roy Clarke, who was also knighted.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladies. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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