as in lady
a woman of high birth or social position
the 18th-century quack Franz Anton Mesmer specialized in the curing of those mysterious ailments of which pampered miladies often complained
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Noun
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His infectious personality and good looks have won over a few of the ladies and disarmed many of the men.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025 -
The ladies were joined by her nephew Psalm and niece Chicago — whose parents are Kim and Kanye West — as well as Dream.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The queen of talking about people behind their backs has an issue with them talking about someone behind their back — but Lisa, of course, rejects this comparison and denies saying anything out of order.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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When a colony becomes too large, the old queen and half the bees head to the new location in a flying swarm.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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De Saint Sernin’s spring show was inspired by his French nobility roots, specifically his grandmother, who was a countess.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Life hasn't always been a cabaret for the former countess.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the pair have launched various business ventures, including their joint media company Archewell Productions and the duchess' lifestyle brand As Ever.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Prince Andrew's ex-wife Ferguson, however, has also dropped use of her duchess title amid the scandal, and King Charles is reportedly booting the former couple (who continue to live together) from their longtime Royal Lodge home.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Milady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milady. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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