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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
Noun
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Partey faces allegations in Britain from several women dating to his time playing for Arsenal from 2020 to 2025.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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The eldest child of the previous king, Viserys I, Rhaenyra was named the official heir to the Iron Throne as a teenager by her father, despite women usually being overlooked in the line of succession.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 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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It’s been 20 years now that the women partners of professional athletes — their wives and girlfriends — have been known as WAGs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Meghan hosted a game night with some girlfriends at the couple's home in Montecito, California, as evidenced by one of her best friend's latest Instagram posts.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Scientists say releasing sterile flies to mate with females is the most effective way to control the population, a strategy that has worked for decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The project noted that typical wolves in that area of Minnesota weigh around 61 to 62 pounds, with males averaging 68 pounds and females weighing 55 pounds.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
11 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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To test that theory, researchers raised baby queens in cups capped with either queen or worker wax.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Alber also said having 10 girls sitting in the front added around 1,000 pounds to the bow and likely affected the boat’s speed.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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After trips to the hospital, both girls tested positive for drugs, leading to a state investigation into the facility.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Flagship Real Estate Advisors The rambling cottages of Rhode Island’s Watch Hill rise like grand dames along the shoreline, stoic and weathered, the history of storms and summer memories baked into their sturdy front porches.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes.com,
4 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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“Ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladies. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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