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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
Barneys in Naples will also carry fragrance, cosmetics, jewelry, children’s, ladies’ handbags and shoes.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The musical originally premiered in 1975 with legendary leading ladies Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera playing Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, respectively.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The ladies who work at my local one are always friendly, always game for a brief chat.
—Sable Yong, Allure, 11 June 2026
The only farmer from the South, Brett Maverick of Tennessee, has fallen for Quinn from Idaho, while Farmer Braden of Illinois and Farmer Sean of California both ended up with Southern ladies.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
In one important scene, the ladies share drinks and laugh about all sorts of things, including Sam, a potential new love interest for Olympia, played by Marshall’s real-life husband, Edwin Hodge.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 June 2026
After several speakers reminded the young ladies in the audience that family should be their top priority, another presenter advertised an array of job-training programs for women hoping to become phlebotomists or plumbers.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Several male artists were seen performing in crisp tailoring at Gov Ball, and the ladies followed suit.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Patricia is currently being chased by the Boogeyman, a serial killer who murdered multiple teenage girls in Widow’s Bay when Patricia and the book club ladies were in high school.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The musical originally premiered in 1975 with legendary leading ladies Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera playing Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, respectively.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The ladies who work at my local one are always friendly, always game for a brief chat.
—Sable Yong, Allure, 11 June 2026
The only farmer from the South, Brett Maverick of Tennessee, has fallen for Quinn from Idaho, while Farmer Braden of Illinois and Farmer Sean of California both ended up with Southern ladies.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
In one important scene, the ladies share drinks and laugh about all sorts of things, including Sam, a potential new love interest for Olympia, played by Marshall’s real-life husband, Edwin Hodge.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 June 2026
After several speakers reminded the young ladies in the audience that family should be their top priority, another presenter advertised an array of job-training programs for women hoping to become phlebotomists or plumbers.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Several male artists were seen performing in crisp tailoring at Gov Ball, and the ladies followed suit.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Patricia is currently being chased by the Boogeyman, a serial killer who murdered multiple teenage girls in Widow’s Bay when Patricia and the book club ladies were in high school.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladies
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Messengers could also be faced with considering a constitutional amendment proposed by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler that would ban women from serving in primary church leadership roles within the denomination.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Livonia police say the victims were identified as two women and two men.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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In a sentencing memorandum in the federal case, a defense attorney said Rhone was born in Houston to a man who fathered 27 children with at least three wives while working as an explosives expert building railroads.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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One of the objectives of Faith and Family Month is to strengthen relationships among husbands and wives, parents and children and other familial relationships.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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There was also a shift toward elaborate descriptions of what society matrons wore to events, and again, women were believed to be more able to provide these verbal illustrations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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The government fights the fly by breeding sterile male flies, which then mate with wild females that only mate once in their monthslong life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The government fights the fly by breeding sterile male flies, which then mate with wild females that mate only once in their months-long life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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His dream was nothing less than a new reality, a hopeful future free of despotism, ruled by equality and liberty, rather than kings and queens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Despite eating royal jelly, the queens raised in worker wax were smaller and didn’t survive as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Backstage, a handful of high-spirited elementary-age girls — known as Vista Horizon, a K-pop quintet from K-town — waved to them in awe and offered their congratulations.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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But their inner lives don’t hold shape the way her little girls (and boys) do, with their uncanny dialogue and idiosyncratic observations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The ultra-wealthy city-state of Monaco on the French Riviera is no stranger to luxury hotels—fellow grand dames Hôtel de Paris and Hermitage sit at the heart of the action around Casino Square—each vying to outdo the other with fancy arrivals and impeccably discreet service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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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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“Ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladies. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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