madames

variants or mesdames
plural of madame

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Noun
  • Police and the media classified Gacy’s victims as male prostitutes and homosexuals, using that as an excuse to marginalize and blame them.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Prosecutors have insisted, however, that Diddy wasn’t paying prostitutes just to make blue movies in their own court filings.
    Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Three decadent courses include selections such as mini cucumber sandwiches, seasonal scones with classic Devonshire cream and tiny tarts for dessert.
    Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • For dessert, try citrus-forward or fruity sweets like lemon tarts, berry crisps, or cobblers.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Madames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madames. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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