as in wives
the female partner in a marriage
the madam and I are planning to go out for a nice dinner on our anniversary
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Recent Examples of madams
This, dear sirs and madams, is where your policy reaches a truly impressive level of bureaucratic creativity.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for madams
wives
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Former Islamic States fighters from multiple countries, along with their wives and children, were held in a network of camps and detention centers in northeast Syria after the militant group lost control of its territory in Syria in 2019.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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Harris uses Man’s three wives to allow an image to form very early, becoming highly unlikeable once viewers finally see him.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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“Madams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madams. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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