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mistress

noun

ˈmi-strəs

Definition of mistress

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 Paradise actress guest-starred on the series in 2007 as Tony Soprano's mistress. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 June 2026 That same year, however, Ozzy’s mistress and former hairdresser, Michelle Pugh, spoke out publicly about their four-year affair. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026 Oziel’s mistress, Judalon Smyth, learned about the confessions and informed the police. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 Why does the mistress get to do wrong and flaunt it? — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mistress

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In Judges 19 a Levite and his concubine stop in their travels in Gibeah in the land of the tribe of Benjamin.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
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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Guests spill out onto the three-part terrace, with its overhead heaters, barbecue space, and The Cigar Garden, where tobacco lovers can take their pick of Havanas from the humidor and lose themselves in a smoky haze until closing time.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
For the outdoor lovers the resort offers pickleball and tennis, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, the Arbor Adventure (a 26-element ropes course in the trees), fly fishing, horseback riding, boating, skeet shooting, and more!

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

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