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ladies

noun

Definition of ladiesnext
plural of lady
1
as in women
an adult female human being "ladies and gentlemen, please observe closely," said the magician

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2
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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3
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 For the ladies, Ron's crew provides cherries that are dangled over their faces. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Prevailing xenophobic notions of the time would have insisted on Bridget’s culpability, particularly when Irish women were seen as more likely to be able to swing an ax than leisurely ladies like Lizzie. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 After a riveting night of dance from the male contestants, the ladies took to ballroom floor by storm. — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 The kickoff continues Wednesday night with premiere night two, when the ladies will take the stage with their professional partners. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 There are ladies in opera coats and tiaras, as well as the likes of Michelle Obama—in a sculptural Diotima gown—and Tom Ford designer Haider Ackermann, wearing a tee from the merch stand. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026 Bro-country, the prevailing country trend of the 2010s, was defined by songs that were interchangeable, using the familiar signifiers of trucks, tailgates, and ladies in jean shorts, usually set to the same midtempo beat. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026 Our shopping editors have seen firsthand which denim brands cater to long-legged ladies and which fall short (literally). — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026 The two ladies were also reportedly on the same page regarding former Prince Andrew’s latest scandals and the decisions Charles made in response. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladies
  1. women
  2. wives
  3. matrons
  4. girlfriends
  5. females
  6. queens
  7. girls
  8. dames
Noun
  • Men currently play best-of-five sets throughout the singles competition at all four Grand Slams, while women play best-of-three.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In past seasons, Joe’s immaturity was directed towards women; this time, it’s channeled into his relationship with Nathan, who acts even more immaturely.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of women
Noun
  • Vargas makes an exception to the men-only rule on Saturdays, when members’ wives and daughters are allowed to come work out.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026
  • After replaying Colbert’s Emmy acceptance speech, Kimmel playfully lambasted his friend for giving a sweet paean to his wife, Evie, which made all the other late night hosts look bad with their own wives.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of wives
Noun
  • 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
Definition of matrons
Noun
  • The photos were first seen in February as part of a special digital cover issue spotlighting some of the league’s most prominent WAGs — wives and girlfriends.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Zverev has maintained his innocence of both accounts, while agreeing to a $218,000 settlement in 2024 with one of his ex-girlfriends in a German court.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of girlfriends
Noun
  • As a woman at the upper echelon of a major company, Laughton is proof positive that females can achieve success in business.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Male butterflies can even use special wing scales called androconia to release scents that help attract females.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of females
Noun
  • Middle Eastern and North African Queen Names The Middle East and North Africa boast a rich history of powerful queens spanning ancient Egypt to modern-day monarchies.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Sep. 2026
  • There are mixed opinions as to whether this method works, and timing is important since the decoy must be in place while queens are searching for nesting sites.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of queens
Noun
  • Rose has long been a beloved name in America, ranking on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) top 1,000 baby names list for girls since 1900.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Michele plays Darcy Miles, a Pilates Princess and trainer who, when asked to whip her girls into shape, flexes her muscles too hard.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of girls
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of dames

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“Ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladies. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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