Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for madames
Noun
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Pip pip, cheerio, and a merry good day to you, sirs and madams.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tourists used to come to King’s Cross for heroin, prostitutes and the train to Scotland.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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It is steeped in the history of exclusion, when Chinese women were stigmatized as prostitutes and a menace to public health.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The colorful artworks largely depict the sensual hedonistic lifestyles of city dwellers including merchants, courtesans and kabuki actors.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The workers at Sheri’s Ranch, who call themselves courtesans, were given a new contract in December that would give the brothel control over their intellectual property and power of attorney.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Well, yes, there were also hookers and tequila girls and whatever else was going on in those offices.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From chocolate cake to tiramisu to the most complex fruity tarts, this array is always a delight to my eyes.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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There even a French pâtisserie featuring cheesecake, tarts and other sweets, CharlotteFive reported.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Madames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madames. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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