madames

variants or mesdames
Definition of madamesnext
plural of madame

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for madames
Noun
  • This, dear sirs and madams, is where your policy reaches a truly impressive level of bureaucratic creativity.
    Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Pip pip, cheerio, and a merry good day to you, sirs and madams.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Under colonial rule hijras were accused of acting as male prostitutes and of kidnapping and castrating children to grow their community.
    Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
  • Since 1971, Robert Hansen, an unassuming 44-year-old Anchorage bakery owner and married father of two, had been abducting dancers and prostitutes, flying them to the backcountry on his Piper Super Cub plane and then releasing them and—armed with a gun and hunting knife—stalking them like wild prey.
    Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The bakery’s offerings, all prepared in-house, include croissants, pan au chocolat, kouign-amanns, canelés, cinnamon rolls, brioche, seasonal selections of cakes and pies, tarts and more.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
  • Everything is made fresh daily, from buttery scones and flaky galettes to nostalgic pop tarts and muffins.
    Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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“Madames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madames. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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