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Recent Examples of widower
Set in 1977, the film sees Moura’s character, a widower, traveling back to Brazil amid political turmoil.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Suzette Quintanilla and Selena’s widower, Chris Pérez, attended a preview of the exhibit on Wednesday.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Jan. 2026
After being thrown out of the family’s shiva by widower Simon (Mathieu Amalric), but clinging to cryptic messages from the daughter (Luana Bajrami), Lilian suspects foul play rather than the official ruling of suicide.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Lilian suspects foul play and, recklessly investigating Paula’s widower (Mathieu Amalric) and her daughter (Luàna Bajrami), seeks the help of her own ex-husband (Daniel Auteuil).
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Suzette Quintanilla and Selena’s widower, Chris Pérez, attended a preview of the exhibit on Wednesday.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Jan. 2026
After being thrown out of the family’s shiva by widower Simon (Mathieu Amalric), but clinging to cryptic messages from the daughter (Luana Bajrami), Lilian suspects foul play rather than the official ruling of suicide.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Lilian suspects foul play and, recklessly investigating Paula’s widower (Mathieu Amalric) and her daughter (Luàna Bajrami), seeks the help of her own ex-husband (Daniel Auteuil).
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widower
Noun
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There are few ice dance milestones that husband-and-wife team Madison Chock and Evan Bates haven’t achieved.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For Entry 017 of Mic Drops and Leg Drops, Lynch briefly spoke to Carl Lamarre earlier this month about wrestling alongside her husband Seth Rollins, her dream match with Toni Storm and more.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Biden's wife, former first lady Jill Biden, received a bottle of Ormonde Jayne perfume and an 18-carat gold necklace with diamonds from the emir of Qatar and his spouse.—
MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Michael Lynch, 62, went to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Brooklyn Methodist in Park Slope earlier this month with his wife, hoping to diagnose pressure in his head and tingling in his hands, his spouse told the Daily News.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Noah Reid as Patrick Brewer On Schitt's Creek, Noah Reid played Patrick Brewer, David's husband and business partner.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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After a dispute with his business partner, Valente left the business and went to apprentice with Shige Tokita, who first brought sushi to Sacramento in the 1970s.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her hubby opted for a lighter color palette, looking suave in a yellow flannel, camel coat, and light-wash jeans.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Your hubby needs to correct this going forward.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Widower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widower. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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