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as in moms
a female human parent
the story is that my old lady wanted to name me "Cecil," but the old man prevailed
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as in wives
the female partner in a marriage
he jokingly commented that he'd love to buy a sports car, but his old lady would throw a fit
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as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
if he ever tried stepping out on her, his old lady would fill him with buckshot
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Recent Examples of old ladies
The little old ladies in the nursing home are engaging and creepy, inviting visitors into their rooms filled with mummified bodies wrapped in spider webs.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Three old ladies dressed in black peer through a tiny shop window, and a group of children in thick winter coats play with a Jack Russell dog.
—Joanne Harris
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The kind of person who helps old ladies with their groceries and warns kids about the dangers of drugs.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
A couple of 70-year-old ladies.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Three old ladies dressed in black peer through a tiny shop window, and a group of children in thick winter coats play with a Jack Russell dog.
—Joanne Harris
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The kind of person who helps old ladies with their groceries and warns kids about the dangers of drugs.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
A couple of 70-year-old ladies.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old ladies
Noun
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Unprocessed-food moms on social media tend to gloss over the sheer amount of money and prep work involved in life without convenience foods.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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Many other moms shared their funny and unique breastfeeding stories in the comments.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prince William and Crown Prince Hussein are both heirs to their country's thrones, meaning their wives are both destined to be queens one day.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Slowly, the men agreed, and many have come to accept that their wives are making their own money now.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But what about famous but mysterious girlfriends?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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While your gal might be perfectly happy with a card or bouquet, finding the best gifts for girlfriends requires a little more thought.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Boosting Confidence in Feeding Choices As someone who loves being a mom, Cardi B is equally passionate about advocating for other mothers, especially those who are new to the gig.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
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Separately, to protect infants from severe RSV, immunizations can be given to mothers during pregnancy or to babies after birth as an antibody shot.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hawkins had been preparing for a relaxing trek when two young women approached him at the trailhead, asking about a missing dog.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The claim that American women born between 1960 and 1970 were the only cohort to experience their entire reproductive years with full and stable access to reproductive health care is accurate.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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As of Tuesday afternoon, 280 school board members across 113 school districts in the state have signed the letter, citing concerns for girls' privacy and safety, as well as potential federal funding cuts in response to the state's noncompliance.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Surveillance footage reportedly showed young girls hopping fences in what appeared to be attempts to escape.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Old ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20ladies. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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