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
The actors sprang to life, staging a lurid scene in which an evil mistress named Selina frames the heroine for killing her unborn child.
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Eleanor Cobham was the mistress and, later, the second wife of the duke of Gloucester.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
In the late 18th century, it is believed to have served as a discreet meeting place for Horatio Nelson and his mistress, Emma Hamilton.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Here's everything to know about Daniel Serafini's mistress and what happened to her after his murder and attempted murder convictions.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Eleanor Cobham was the mistress and, later, the second wife of the duke of Gloucester.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
In the late 18th century, it is believed to have served as a discreet meeting place for Horatio Nelson and his mistress, Emma Hamilton.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Here's everything to know about Daniel Serafini's mistress and what happened to her after his murder and attempted murder convictions.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mistress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistress
Noun
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Desert Warrior is set in seventh-century Arabia, where Princess Hind (Hart) defies her fate, refusing to become a concubine to the ruthless Emperor Kisra (Kingsley).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Among the 20 concubines was the woman who would became known as Malinche.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This smokey, briney, california botanical martini is the dream cocktail for any olive lover.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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From limited-time giveaways to national brand collaborations, pickle lovers are getting plenty to celebrate this year.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Mistress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistress. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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