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
Gaines argues since Title IX guarantees men and women equal opportunities to compete in athletics, permitting transgender female athletes to compete deprives other women athletes.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The Denver Post followed up with a feature on Ashley and other women changing the pizza scene in metro Denver.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2012, one year after being found guilty of raping and robbing two other women, Bester was convicted for the rape and murder of his model girlfriend, Nomfundo Tyhulu, per BBC.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The Denver Post followed up with a feature on Ashley and other women changing the pizza scene in metro Denver.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2012, one year after being found guilty of raping and robbing two other women, Bester was convicted for the rape and murder of his model girlfriend, Nomfundo Tyhulu, per BBC.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other woman
Noun
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In a 2021 interview, Ferguson told Vogue that her costumes—specifically the veils—are representative of Jessica’s complicated status as a concubine and a Bene Gesserit.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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But experts say the male-only succession system is structurally flawed and only worked previously thanks to the help of concubines who, until about 100 years ago, produced imperial children.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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That’s why his mistress threw in with Frank to intimidate Dale into a land deal that would have ruined any chance of Chutto’s family ever getting their land back.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hamida next interacts with Taro, an unwell Hindu woman forced into prostitution by her husband, who is himself preoccupied with his mistress.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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This is slightly digressive, but Tunde and his lover, early on in the novel, have this big argument in Lahaina, in Hawaii.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sonic lovers can add a personalized touch to their drink for a limited time at no cost.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Other woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20woman. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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