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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The pair babysat each other’s children, were pictured together shirtless riding camels during a Middle East trip with their wives, and were financially involved in Swalwell’s AI startup.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2026
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Thompson said Carolina has always been the first one to welcome new families to town and does so much for the wives and girlfriends.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Madams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madams. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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