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as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage
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Recent Examples of maiden
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Hoping to distance herself from the grief and guilt, the workaholic petitions her editor (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) to be assigned to a lighter beat, reporting on the maiden voyage of the luxury yacht the Aurora Borealis.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Brant, the $3 million 2-year-old whose maiden victory in July produced a 101 Beyer speed figure, the best by a horse his age in 2025; Balboa, third to Brant in that maiden race; Desert Gate, 2 for 2 after winning the Best Pal Stakes, and Litmus Test, an $875,000 yearling who won first time out.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Despite falling short 24-21 against the Cardinals, Miami will hope for better fortune against the Cardinals in what will be the maiden meeting between these programs.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Hoping to distance herself from the grief and guilt, the workaholic petitions her editor (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) to be assigned to a lighter beat, reporting on the maiden voyage of the luxury yacht the Aurora Borealis.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
American teen Iva Jovic became the youngest champion on the women’s tennis tour this season after the 17-year-old won her maiden singles title at the Guadalajara Open.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Brant, the $3 million 2-year-old whose maiden victory in July produced a 101 Beyer speed figure, the best by a horse his age in 2025; Balboa, third to Brant in that maiden race; Desert Gate, 2 for 2 after winning the Best Pal Stakes, and Litmus Test, an $875,000 yearling who won first time out.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden
Adjective
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My first apartment on 15th and Union Square was a studio in a classy old building with marble pillars, one small room with a bigger bathroom and strangely an even bigger closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The purchase was the first investment by a Middle Eastern carrier in an East Asian airline.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Right now, half of American adults are unmarried, and half of those singles aren’t seeking a relationship.—
Peter McGraw,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
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Keaton had a pretty strong stance on staying unmarried, stemming from a moment in her childhood.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both boys and girls soccer have won state titles, with the former already claiming two and in the running for a third this fall.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each year, the parade organization invites all military, veteran and civic organizations, as well as many universities, high schools, junior high schools, youth groups throughout the Treasure Valley and encourage marching bands, floats, boys and girl scout units to participate.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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An initial target of £2,000 had doubled by the time Scunthorpe confirmed on Thursday that he had been discharged from hospital.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The initial childhood of Victor Frankenstein lends itself more to that age of enlightenment.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps, curled inside the turbulent virginal atmosphere, Helm dreams of being a storm, has a prophetic vision of destruction, feels a natural calling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Official portraits projected her as a modern iteration of 19th-century royal mothers—soft, demure, virginal.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Two years after starring with Polly James as single roommates on the first season of the Liverpool-set The Liver Birds, Collins in 1971 was hired for ITV’s Upstairs, Downstairs to portray the maid Sarah, who at one point leaves Eaton Place to become a singer at a music hall, only to return.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Barden will play the actress Nance O’Neill, who was Lizzie’s friend, and Vicky Krieps will star the Borden family’s maid, Bridget Sullivan.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to performing his new song, Aldean presented Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, with the inaugural Charlie Kirk Legacy Award.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Pilot Season, which launched in 2013, was an attempt to add a viewer-forward sheen to Hollywood’s traditional buffet of inaugural episodes.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The rich, smoky flavor of the olives, combined with the garlic, is balanced nicely by extra virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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At Starlite, nostalgia comes alive in the Dirty 90’s Martini, crafted with Grey Goose Vodka infused with extra virgin olive oil and house brine vermouth.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Maiden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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