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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In The Frenzy, several characters in one story are research scientists and their wives, and the setting is something like the Institute for Advanced Study nearby in Princeton.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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For many wives and long-term partners, the diagnosis quietly transforms everyday life, introducing new responsibilities, emotional burdens and relationship challenges.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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“Madams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madams. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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