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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
Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The one huge positive amid the debris of this series is the emergence of Jacob Bethell, and his maiden Test (and first-class) century in Sydney was an innings of rare class.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Mary Dzon, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
The vehicle is one in the same that launched in June 2024 for the International Space Station on its maiden human spaceflight with two NASA astronauts on board.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Ted Noffey remains the favorite at 6-1 on the morning line, followed by Kentucky Jockey Club winner Further Ado at 10-1, Remsen winner Paladin at 10-1 and dominant Churchill Downs maiden winer Cannoneer at 15-1.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The one huge positive amid the debris of this series is the emergence of Jacob Bethell, and his maiden Test (and first-class) century in Sydney was an innings of rare class.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Christ pulls him out of a tiny hole, like a gallant medieval knight rescuing a maiden in distress.
—Mary Dzon, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
The vehicle is one in the same that launched in June 2024 for the International Space Station on its maiden human spaceflight with two NASA astronauts on board.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden
Adjective
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Cook, appointed by then-President Joe Biden and the first female Black governor to serve on the Board, has denied any wrongdoing.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Many Nordic investors and founders annually travel to Copenhagen for the first startup event after the summer break.—
Melinda Elmborg,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So yes, Mary might have remained unmarried without George.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Dec. 2025
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But Jo, the aspiring writer, is at the center of the narrative, as the sister trying to imagine a life outside of what is expected of her as a young, unmarried woman.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In the 13 years since the division’s inception, no Francis Parker program, boys or girls, has hung an Open Division title.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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If 2026 is 2016 all over again, the spontaneous girl who’s been dormant in me for a decade couldn’t be more thrilled.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As the sector transitions from the initial brute-force stage of training large models to the challenge of running them affordably and efficiently on a large scale, designers are dividing into rival factions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sharks general manager Mike Grier and Sherwood’s camp have had initial discussions about what the Ohio native’s next contract would look like, and the two sides were reportedly far apart in negotiations.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Someone with the virginal purity of a political outsider and the intrinsic capability of an insider who’s spent decades cutting deals and keeping the government wheels spinning.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Someone with the virginal purity of a political outsider and the intrinsic capability of an insider who’s spent decades cutting deals and keeping the government wheels spinning.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Made up of several former maids’ rooms with strange proportions, this 323-square-foot Paris apartment that Atelier Opale recently redesigned started off confused and charmless.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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That backstory laid the groundwork for her character, who is forced to work as a maid for her evil stepmother, Lady Araminta Gun (played by Katie Leung), after the death of her father.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Academy’s inaugural casting category shortlist included nine of 10 films with female casting directors.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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In 2018, Duffield was the inaugural recipient of the engineering college’s Distinguished Alumni Award, its highest alumni honor.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That documentation matters when recycled materials compete with virgin resources.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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This Breakfast Combo Could Support Gut Health This can be a healthy breakfast option, especially if the sourdough is whole grain, vegetables are added, and a healthy fat like avocado or extra virgin olive oil is included, said Julia Zumpano, RD, a dietitian at Cleveland Clinic.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Maiden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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