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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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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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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
Jennifer Pedranti and all of the ladies' respective partners were in attendance, but Katie's husband, Matt, was the only one who backed up her story.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The ladies go to a Red Lobster restaurant near both the church and Toys R’ Us location that Manchester is staying at.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Among its many other deft and occasionally very blunt messages, the film, directed by Australian David Michod, definitely telegraphs the hey-get-a-load-of-this-serious-actress-here-ladies-and-gentlemen transmission.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This one-day, two-night, ladies-only program teaches everything from skid recoveries, to correcting understeer and oversteer, to braking techniques, all with the aim of building confidence to drive on snow and ice.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The vibe of the ladies doing our awesome crafty.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
My meet and greets [will be] ladies only.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
Levi’s happens to make the best baggy jeans, in my opinion, with an inseam long enough for tall ladies that doesn’t awkwardly crop before reaching the heel.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
What’s interesting about the Miami ladies is that the cast members are actually friends and hang out all the time.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The ladies go to a Red Lobster restaurant near both the church and Toys R’ Us location that Manchester is staying at.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Among its many other deft and occasionally very blunt messages, the film, directed by Australian David Michod, definitely telegraphs the hey-get-a-load-of-this-serious-actress-here-ladies-and-gentlemen transmission.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This one-day, two-night, ladies-only program teaches everything from skid recoveries, to correcting understeer and oversteer, to braking techniques, all with the aim of building confidence to drive on snow and ice.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The vibe of the ladies doing our awesome crafty.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
My meet and greets [will be] ladies only.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
Levi’s happens to make the best baggy jeans, in my opinion, with an inseam long enough for tall ladies that doesn’t awkwardly crop before reaching the heel.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
What’s interesting about the Miami ladies is that the cast members are actually friends and hang out all the time.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladies
Noun
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Riley Gaines has lobbied for bills in several states that would prevent biological males who identify as women from competing in women’s sports.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The doc, which made its world premiere at the 15th annual Bronze Lens Film Festival in August 2024, is about the Equal Rights Amendment’s path back to life through Virginia’s pivotal ratification battle led by Black women.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 49ers — and their wives, kids and anyone else with them — would gather after each win for a free meal to bond and talk about the game.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The viral trend has fueled fiery online debates — with TikToks showing everything from brides dodging cake by bending over backwards to grooms chasing their new wives across the room just to land the smash.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Set in the green mountains of Greece, in a rural town attached to tradition, two longtime girlfriends are confronted with a bond that is suddenly shifting into a deeper attraction.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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The book was separated into sections for family, friends, girlfriends and assistants.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hummingbird Central says male hummingbirds begin migrating south in mid-July, followed by females and later young hummingbirds.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The aim is to have a variety that includes females with and without cubs, large boars, subadults, and cubs.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And when the hydration from masks, oils, and butters isn’t cutting it, there’s steaming, something curly hair girls already know very well, says Kiana Rae Brown, a curly hair specialist and owner of West Coast Curls Salon in Los Angeles.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Virginia, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger speaks Spanish in a radio ad about being a mother of three girls who attended public school.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rubber sole is also important for clumsy gals like myself.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some of the guests on board include her pals Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Courtney Lopez, and her cousin Priscilla Marie, and the article states that the gals also went into town.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Its pink aesthetic trickles over to its best-selling products, from the Bye Filter Pink Cloud Loose Setting Powder to its collaborations with pink queens Barbie and the Powerpuff Girls.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And my queens on stage with me tonight.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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