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Recent Examples of Synonyms for madames
Noun
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This, dear sirs and madams, is where your policy reaches a truly impressive level of bureaucratic creativity.
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Pip pip, cheerio, and a merry good day to you, sirs and madams.
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Under colonial rule hijras were accused of acting as male prostitutes and of kidnapping and castrating children to grow their community.
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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.
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The colorful artworks largely depict the sensual hedonistic lifestyles of city dwellers including merchants, courtesans and kabuki actors.
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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.
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Well, yes, there were also hookers and tequila girls and whatever else was going on in those offices.
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The 30th Precinct Station House jail is for drug addicts, streetwalkers, and thieves.
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Frozen puff pastry is an easy base for these tomato tarts that come together with just a handful of ingredients.
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Her ornate fruit tarts, adorned with patterns inspired by the textiles of classic fashion houses, first brought her international attention, and collaborations with Takashi Murakami and Verdy cemented her as a creative force beyond the kitchen.
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“Madames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madames. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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