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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
With seemingly endless possibilities for ingredient combinations and twists, there's always a new way to serve a pasta salad at brunch, a ladies luncheon, or with a light supper.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Every year, some ladies show up in short cocktail dresses, and are sometimes irate at being refused entry, even though every venue, often even the tickets themselves, describe the dress code in advance.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The life drains from her body on the floor of a ladies’ restroom.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Later, as the ladies are leaving the dock, Daisy runs after Britani to return it.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
The ladies have big plans for the future of the non-profit.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on leading ladies and music milestones.
—FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The special set to air later this year will also have appearances from some of the less problematic ladies from RHONY.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The goal of the pageant program is to find young ladies with a heart for service who will proudly represent the city of Poway as youth ambassadors, Soto said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Every year, some ladies show up in short cocktail dresses, and are sometimes irate at being refused entry, even though every venue, often even the tickets themselves, describe the dress code in advance.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The life drains from her body on the floor of a ladies’ restroom.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Later, as the ladies are leaving the dock, Daisy runs after Britani to return it.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
The ladies have big plans for the future of the non-profit.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on leading ladies and music milestones.
—FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The special set to air later this year will also have appearances from some of the less problematic ladies from RHONY.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The goal of the pageant program is to find young ladies with a heart for service who will proudly represent the city of Poway as youth ambassadors, Soto said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladies
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Other records in the Epstein files include allegations made to the FBI that Wexner interacted with young women and possibly underage girls in Epstein’s presence.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Four young women in a two-bedroom apartment with four separate study areas can create traffic jams.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Former Islamic State fighters from multiple countries, their wives and children have been detained in camps since the militant group lost control of its territory in Syria in 2019.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Both Skelton and Kebbel lend some nice warmth in supportive wives roles.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Authorities alleged Green was a serial abuser who attacked three different girlfriends and shot one of their friends in the leg, who was trying to protect her.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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No matter how many years pass or how much things change, there is something extra special about a getaway with your girlfriends.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Males and females look strikingly different.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Matt Lovatt, director for the UK’s Trentham Monkey Forest, told the BBC that rejection by parents is rare among macaques, but that males of the species do as much caretaking as the females, so Punch still has a good chance of integrating into the troop and developing normally, even without his mom.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges that DSHS had licensed Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp at the edge of the Guadalupe River, despite the camp not having an evacuation plan as required by the state and camp safety rules.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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There were eight victims — seven girls and one boy.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 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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Guests are literally referred to as kings and queens, the men given crowns and boutonnieres, and the women tiaras and wrist corsages.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are many, many other queens who see it otherwise.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 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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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 24 Feb. 2026.
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