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
While still finding herself post-birth and managing obligations as a single mom and artist, Halle beautifully relates to other women facing similar battles.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
Still, her career undoubtedly paved the way for other women in news, including Sawyer.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 16 June 2025
Since Kennedy’s election to the council, there have only been six other women on the dais in Tustin, former Councilmember Rebecca Gomez said.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Her mission is clear—to help other women navigate their journey without feeling isolated.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
Still, her career undoubtedly paved the way for other women in news, including Sawyer.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 16 June 2025
Since Kennedy’s election to the council, there have only been six other women on the dais in Tustin, former Councilmember Rebecca Gomez said.
—Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Her mission is clear—to help other women navigate their journey without feeling isolated.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 14 June 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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His mistresses are said to have inspired characters in his novels, including Tessa Quayle in The Constant Gardener.—
Kirsty McHugh,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Frederick’s at his most engaging in his exchanges with Isa Condo-Olvera as a mistress rooted in reality.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2025
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Any dinosaur lovers at home should be eating up this documentary special series on PBS this week.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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Here are performances music lovers won’t want to miss.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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“Other woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20woman. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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