widow

noun

Definition of widownext
as in wife

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Recent Examples of widow Alfred and Tristan survive their tours of duty, and both become infatuated with their late brother’s widow, creating a tense rivalry between one another for her affections. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026 Cher's court win against Mary Bono, the widow of her ex-husband Sonny Bono, has a steep cost. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 23 July 2026 Chadwick Boseman’s brothers, Kevin and Derrick Boseman, have filed a request that the Los Angeles court remove Boseman’s widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as administrator of the late actor’s estate. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026 Jamal Warner’s widow, Tenisha Warner, has taken legal action against his mother, Pamela Warner, over alleged unpaid debts from his family trust. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for widow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widow
  1. wife
  2. spouse
  3. madam
Noun
  • The post mocked a Dooley operative whose wife attempted suicide after accusing former NBC host Matt Lauer of rape.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • So now poor Hugh must decide between his oaths to Rhaenyra and his wife, who stubbornly (and rather stupidly) remains.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of wife
Noun
  • With Lassiter’s help, Jack and Sue Roberts started a support group for Parkinson’s patients and their spouses.
    — Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • This is a spot to impress your future spouse or to celebrate a milestone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of spouse
Noun
  • Ladies’ first big blowup concerns a rumor that an old fair-weather friend of Myka’s is a madam.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
  • In season 5, Leslie Grossman joins the series as Flossie, a powerful New York City madam.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of madam

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