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as in wife
a female partner in a marriage
in public the husband was frequently seen holding hands with his lady
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as in countess
a woman of high birth or social position
the ladies of the royal court were all dressed extravagantly
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Recent Examples of lady
The Championships 2026 at Wimbledon will be played over 14 days from Monday, June 29 through Sunday, July 12, with ladies' doubles starting on Wednesday.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 June 2026
But despite his signature character being notoriously unable to speak to the ladies without alcohol present, Kunal Nayyar used his vocal cords as a primary source of income both during and after Big Bang’s run.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Did this lady just want a bowl of salad dressing?
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026
The membership is exclusive to King Charles, who is the Sovereign of the Garter, several senior members of the royal family and 24 knights and ladies recognized by the monarch for their public service.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 June 2026
But despite his signature character being notoriously unable to speak to the ladies without alcohol present, Kunal Nayyar used his vocal cords as a primary source of income both during and after Big Bang’s run.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Did this lady just want a bowl of salad dressing?
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026
The membership is exclusive to King Charles, who is the Sovereign of the Garter, several senior members of the royal family and 24 knights and ladies recognized by the monarch for their public service.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lady
Noun
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Let this woman change her baby’s diaper in peace!—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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In Santa Clara, the letter said, a woman on mental health diversion for carjacking proceeded to steal another car and slam it into an outside table at a restaurant, leaving one person dead and others injured.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Starmer was discussing his future with his wife at his Chequers country residence before making a final decision.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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One group counts $25 million in support from OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife, Anna, alongside $100 million tied to one of Silicon Valley’s biggest venture capital firms, which holds a large stake in OpenAI.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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But the countess couldn’t stop wondering where Alberta’s dress could be.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Following her turn as a countess in last summer’s Shakespeare in the Park production of Twelfth Night, and as a duchess in the Metropolitan Opera’s La Fille du Régiment in October, the actress will play the title role in The Misanthrope from June through August.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pearce was arrested in February after an incident with former girlfriend Rickea Jackson and eventually charged with three felonies.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Prosecutors allege a 35-year-old man intentionally set fire to his former girlfriend's Cambridge, Minnesota, home while her husband, a Marine veteran, and his service dog were inside.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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If and when a male duck tries to force himself on a female — and that definitely happens — her vaginal pouches actually prevent the sperm from getting anywhere.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Officers determined a female was walking north on Soto Road when an unknown male walking south grabbed the victim and forcibly moved her against her will about 20 feet, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Douglas Fir sleeps up to eight guests, offering two bathrooms and three bedrooms—two of which have queen beds, and one of which is a family suite on the ground floor with a queen bed and two twins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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In 1893, John Watson Foster helped overthrow the queen of Hawaii.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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The property now belongs to the family of Blaze (Mykal-Michelle Harris), a young, horse-loving girl who takes an interest in Jessie.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Leah Lewis stars as introverted Ellie, who falls for popular girl Aster (Alexxis Lemire) while writing love letters to her on behalf of a male friend.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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While the duchess opted to personalize her version with cobalt blue letters on a navy body, shoppers can choose from three additional sizes and 14 additional colors — plus up to three letters — to craft their ideal bag.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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In the black-and-white picture, uploaded on June 1, the duchess decorated her mantle with one of her bestselling candles.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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“Lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lady. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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