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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
Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Shelton carries extra gravitas following his maiden ATP 1000 title at Toronto.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
Its maiden outing will be at the Sebring 12 Hours in March of 2026.
—New Atlas, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
One of next year’s maiden voyages is the 22-day Grand Silk Road journey, which takes guests on a whirlwind trip from Beijing, across the westernmost reaches of China and several of the ’Stans—including Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan—before ending up in Tashkent.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Shelton carries extra gravitas following his maiden ATP 1000 title at Toronto.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
There have been several other maiden wins at the Hungaroring.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
Its maiden outing will be at the Sebring 12 Hours in March of 2026.
—New Atlas, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden
Adjective
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The brand is expected to introduce four new smartphones, including the first ever iPhone to come with the Air branding.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The last time a club from the nation featured in the competition was in 1991-92, when Dundalk lost to our old friends Budapest Honved in the first round.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Those deeds, however, are based on kinship ties, posing a problem for 38-year-old Star (Sarah Karei), an unmarried woman whose parentage is unknown.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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In fact, Ruth learns of their engagement only when Alan approaches her and speaks to her unbidden, something that does not happen between unmarried men and women on the Dorf.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Roald Dahl's beloved 1988 novel about a young girl named Matilda with telekinetic powers has gotten its fair share of adaptations over the years.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Loveland FoundationProvides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the initial outcry, Sanders continued jetting himself around the country.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Before The Beatles and before football came the docks, once the beating heart of Liverpool and the catalyst for the city’s initial growth and prosperity.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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In fact, a single Old Testament line might be the source for the virginal aspect of the cult of Mary.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Chastain portrayed Celia Foote in the drama based on Kathryn Stockett's novel of the same name about a white journalist chronicling the lives of Black maids working for white households in 1960s Mississippi.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ella Beaty will play Lizzie, while Rebecca Hall will play Lizzie’s stepmother, Abby, and Vicky Krieps will play Bridget Sullvan, a maid in the Borden household.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Applications are now open for the inaugural class, which will begin in the fall of 2026.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Winnipeg’s Frantic Films, headed by CEO and executive producer Jamie Brown, was the recipient of the CMPA’s inaugural TV Producer Indiescreen Award.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Using 100% recycled CAM for NMC 811 pouch cells in the UK could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 32% compared to cells made with virgin materials in Asia.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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This healing blend is powered by Ayurvedic ingredients like virgin amla oil and brahmi, two staples in traditional hair remedies known for fortifying strands and stimulating hair growth.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Maiden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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