as in concubine
a female other than his wife with whom a married man has a continuing sexual relationship
tired of being the other woman, she gave him an ultimatum: divorce his wife or take a hike
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Recent Examples of other woman
Um Khader and other women who live in the tents neighboring hers are huddled next to a car in the dark, surrounded by a large crowd of men.
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Sarah El Sirgany, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Zuniga and three other women ingested the drugs between meals and became severely ill, according to the affidavit.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
Police said there were other women in the videos who were not identified.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Both Carol and Leanne get love interests who are abruptly introduced, devices like ‘80s flashbacks are used sporadically before fading away and marginal characters like Bill’s other woman and Josie leave much to be explored.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 31 July 2025
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Sarah El Sirgany, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Zuniga and three other women ingested the drugs between meals and became severely ill, according to the affidavit.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
Police said there were other women in the videos who were not identified.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Both Carol and Leanne get love interests who are abruptly introduced, devices like ‘80s flashbacks are used sporadically before fading away and marginal characters like Bill’s other woman and Josie leave much to be explored.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other woman
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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Steeped in scandal The hotel’s namesake, Emma Koehler, assumed command of the brewery upon the 1914 murder at age 59 of her husband and brewery president Otto Koehler, gunned down by one of his two mistresses.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The demure Italian gent and his tiny-waisted mistress.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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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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“Other woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20woman. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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