madames

variants or mesdames
Definition of madamesnext
plural of madame

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for madames
Noun
  • Epstein’s young victims were also threatened and followed; they were grilled by his lawyers and disbelieved by prosecutors, who at times treated them like prostitutes, instead of victims.
    Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Andrew had 40 prostitutes brought in the space of four days.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Annoyed with her nephew’s behavior, the Vicomte’s aunt, Madame de Rosemonde (Diane Kruger), mentors Isabelle and boldly transforms her into one of Paris’ leading courtesans.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
  • The victims are local teenagers, seized in roundups, while the courtesans, whose ghastly storytelling each night inspires the action, are like camp followers, the guards collaborators.
    David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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
  • On the sweet side — wrapped bundt cakes, tins filled with dainty cookies as well as brownies, tarts, pies and beverages.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Romans don’t roast it, bake it into tarts, or turn it into soups.
    Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Madames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madames. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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