as in ladylike
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Adjective
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Whereas these very ladylike mules would still be quite cute with jeans and a T-shirt, an outfit in the same black and white theme takes things to another level.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Rogge, in her debut for Marni, the Italian brand known for its ladylike quirkiness, had a similar approach: creative clothes for women and men who want to look like adults.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An Elm Drive victory would give trainer Phil D’Amato a very successful weekend on the distaff side of the ledger.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2021
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The personal rivalries on the distaff side became apparent during the transition: When the Bushes won, Nancy did not invite Barbara to tour the living quarters until January 11 — much later than was traditional.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
21 Apr. 2018
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“Petticoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petticoat. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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