as in concubine
a female other than his wife with whom a married man has a continuing sexual relationship
he lavished gifts upon his mistress but completely ignored his wife
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Recent Examples of mistress
Alright, Eva is taking over Perón’s household (read: kicking out his mistress).
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Marley Marius, Vogue, 29 June 2025
The mistress market People have affairs all the time, and some of them can afford bonus apartments for their trysts.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 June 2025
Good Will Hunting and Sleepers actress Minnie Driver portrayed this nightclub singer and mistress of crime boss Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane) in 1995's GoldenEye.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 3 June 2025
The true crime story about a millionaire dentist, his wife, and his mistress, and one of their suspicious deaths on a Zambian safari — a mystery documented in the pages of Rolling Stone — will be the focus of a Hulu docuseries out next month.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for mistress
Marley Marius, Vogue, 29 June 2025
The mistress market People have affairs all the time, and some of them can afford bonus apartments for their trysts.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 June 2025
Good Will Hunting and Sleepers actress Minnie Driver portrayed this nightclub singer and mistress of crime boss Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane) in 1995's GoldenEye.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 3 June 2025
The true crime story about a millionaire dentist, his wife, and his mistress, and one of their suspicious deaths on a Zambian safari — a mystery documented in the pages of Rolling Stone — will be the focus of a Hulu docuseries out next month.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistress
Noun
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Earlier in the season, it’s implied that Jinshi has a familial connection with Lady Ah-Duo, a concubine who has retired in the Rear Palace.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Her cleverness catches the eye of Jinshi, a beautiful eunuch who oversees the Rear Palace’s operations, and Maomao is soon promoted to lady-in-waiting and taste tester to one of the Emperor’s favorite concubines.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Car lovers, get ready to head up north to watch Corvettes compete for awards and parade across the Mighty Mac this weekend.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Today, Travelers Rest still lives up to its name, serving as a haven for nature lovers, food enthusiasts, and those seeking adventure.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Mistress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistress. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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