ODALISQUES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

odalisques

noun

plural of odalisque

as in chattels

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Noun

Bamboo slips from Shuihudi count the work of young slaves as units of production, and slips held by the Yuelu Academy describe apprenticeships in state workshops.

— News Desk, Artforum, 21 Oct. 2026
Also a list of the true names and addresses of all former slaves, along with their actual occupations and 1858 yearly incomes, which, surprising no one, were right on par with the incomes of similar whites.

— George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of slaves

Noun

The colorful artworks largely depict the sensual hedonistic lifestyles of city dwellers including merchants, courtesans and kabuki actors.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The workers at Sheri’s Ranch, who call themselves courtesans, were given a new contract in December that would give the brothel control over their intellectual property and power of attorney.

— Jessica Hill, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026

Definition of courtesans

Noun

That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.

— Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Plus, bail bondsmen are the ultimate local rent seekers.

— Dan Gooding Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025

Definition of bondmen

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Nature lovers, artists (Ansel Adams found a muse in the Snake River), and outdoor adventurers know the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is more than just a winter sports destination.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The professionalization worked, but at the expense of the site’s internal culture, Cooke argues, as generous eccentrics were displaced by neurotic lovers of rules.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of lovers

Noun

Swift has been seen about town with famous friends, paramours and even one of her cats from time to time.

— Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026
As the media narrative went, a 27-year-old gay serial killer named Andrew Cunanan had murdered five wealthy gay paramours, the last of whom was the fashion designer Gianni Versace.

— Adam Turner, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026

Definition of paramours

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