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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
For a guy who claimed to be insecure about his vocal prowess, Ace is all swagger, peacocking his way through the city with a fistful of dollars and wicked ladies pursuing him.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
And how do the campaigns keep their supporting ladies afloat?
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
This is for all the ladies who love Victoria’s Secret Angels.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2025
In the years immediately afterward, the two ladies reportedly unfollowed and re-followed one another on Instagram a few times, sparking rumors of bad blood.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
The ladies are back with a fresh start, thirsty for power.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
That lack of response made things even wilder when Danza appeared later on the show to teach the ladies how to make his famous date sauce.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Everyone has an opinion about the correct address for ladies, and everyone is indignant when others’ choices are different.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Harriet and Hermione, what stands out to you about the relationship between the two ladies at the center of this prequel?
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
And how do the campaigns keep their supporting ladies afloat?
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
This is for all the ladies who love Victoria’s Secret Angels.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2025
In the years immediately afterward, the two ladies reportedly unfollowed and re-followed one another on Instagram a few times, sparking rumors of bad blood.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
The ladies are back with a fresh start, thirsty for power.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
That lack of response made things even wilder when Danza appeared later on the show to teach the ladies how to make his famous date sauce.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Everyone has an opinion about the correct address for ladies, and everyone is indignant when others’ choices are different.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Harriet and Hermione, what stands out to you about the relationship between the two ladies at the center of this prequel?
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladies
Noun
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The Rutgers-Eagleton poll found women were 18 points more likely than men to back Sherrill, and 16 points less likely to support Ciattarelli.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Among them, the Women Filmmakers Encounter, focused this year on the expanding roles of women in the audiovisual industry.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prince William and Crown Prince Hussein are both heirs to their country's thrones, meaning their wives are both destined to be queens one day.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Slowly, the men agreed, and many have come to accept that their wives are making their own money now.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This adorable Free People Ice Queen Bucket Hat is one of the best gifts to give your girlfriends this year.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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While the women featured in the campaign are all wives or girlfriends of NFL players, each was chosen for their own achievements across a range of industries.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Princess Alexandra was not included in the line of succession until 2011, when Grand Duke Henri issued a decree following absolute primogeniture, which included females in the order.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In stark contrast, Saint Bernards can reach 28–30 inches for males and 26–28 inches for females, with males weighing 140–180 pounds and females 120–140 pounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Digs from the Grave Surrounded by so many beautiful young girls in Epstein’s orbit was difficult for Maxwell, Giuffre claimed in the book.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Two days later and nearly 400 miles to the west, good Samaritans found two baby girls crying on the dirty floor of a park restroom in the working-class coastal California city of Oxnard.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Check out the two gals holding hands.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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For the sensitive skin gals, this cleansing oil will soothe irritation and redness to calm signs of distress.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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The thieves got away with a total of eight objects, including a sapphire diadem, necklace and single earring from a set linked to 19th-century queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ohio Renaissance Festival final weekend Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled at Ohio Renaissance Festival.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladies. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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