madames

variants or mesdames
Definition of madamesnext
plural of madame
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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
  • Sickert is showcased here for both his impressionistic instincts and his portrayal of previously taboo art subjects such as prostitutes and the impoverished.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
  • While reviewing his laptop, investigators also found that Cantrell was soliciting several other prostitutes online during his time working for the Godley Police Department.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 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
  • Last but certainly not least, the adjoining all-day bakery and café, La Mercerie Patisserie, offers madeleines, flans, tarts, and other tasty treats.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
  • This sunny fruit enlivens steamed greens, seafood treasures of all manners, such as, crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, and poached salmon, along with scrumptious baked goods and desserts (meringue pies and bars, tarts, ricotta pancakes, sorbets, silky curds, scones, biscottis, muffins).
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Madames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madames. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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