Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladyships
Noun
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Catherine O’Hara embodied some of the most memorable matriarchs on film and television.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Nowadays, the five members of the famed group have stepped into the role of moms themselves and are now matriarchs of their own families.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Providing relief and contrast are the sisters, daughters, mothers, wives, mistresses, and nursemaids, all of whom also have views on ideal social order.—
Adam Begley,
The Atlantic,
1 Dec. 2025
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His character, federal agent Nelson Van Alden, fathered two different children with two different mistresses.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both princesses are followed in the line of succession by their children.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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During their reign, the Miss Poway queens and princesses will spend 50 to 100 hours performing community service and making personal appearances throughout Poway and San Diego County.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Ladyships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladyships. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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