Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of widow
This international folk horror co-production stars Odessa Young as Eva, a widow struggling to survive in a bleak 19th century fishing outpost in the Arctic.
—
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
Surprisingly, though, Hen isn’t interested in the position, despite having the explicit support of both the LAFD and Bobby’s widow.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 May 2025
Monica Vitti stars as the titular protagonist, a war widow and single mother leading a harsh life in Rome.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 May 2025
The widow of an Afghan man – whose lawyer says was tortured and killed by the Taliban after his identity was revealed in an Emmy-winning National Geographic documentary – has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the filmmakers in Los Angeles.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for widow
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
Surprisingly, though, Hen isn’t interested in the position, despite having the explicit support of both the LAFD and Bobby’s widow.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 May 2025
Monica Vitti stars as the titular protagonist, a war widow and single mother leading a harsh life in Rome.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 May 2025
The widow of an Afghan man – whose lawyer says was tortured and killed by the Taliban after his identity was revealed in an Emmy-winning National Geographic documentary – has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the filmmakers in Los Angeles.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for widow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widow
Noun
-
After her Vogue cover was released on Tuesday, Justin celebrated his wife's accomplishment via Instagram.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
21 May 2025
-
But Alan Alda—who wrote and directed the original film on which the series is based and makes a cameo as Anne’s father—offers a notable reminder of an important ingredient when his character recalls something his late wife used to do.—
Jennifer Vineyard,
Flow Space,
20 May 2025
Noun
-
Additionally, the pair have worked on series including Mrs. America, Masters of the Air, and the upcoming Criminal for Amazon, to name just a few.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
-
Elsewhere, another doctor made their exit from the hospital: Naomi was not happy that Dr. Lenox went to Mrs. Goodwin with the accusations against Dr. Hayes.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
14 May 2025
Noun
-
The relationship comedy series explores the shifting power dynamics between spouses as a technological mishap triggers the ultimate marital crisis, pitting them against each other in a battle for dominance.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
12 May 2025
-
But these unchangeable circumstances don't stop military spouses from taking charge of their own lives.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
-
Obama's shocking upset over the madam-president-in-waiting was an inflection point for the institutional trajectory of the Democratic Party.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
-
Last summer, a local housekeeper inherited a few million dollars and some cats from her French madam, who shot herself on her Samui property.—
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Widow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widow. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share