widower

Definition of widowernext

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Recent Examples of widower Lockwood, who focused more on fine art for much of her career, initially refused the job for the widower. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026 Strangely, no one seems to notice until cranky, grieving widower Sam (Alfred Molina) moves in. Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 The funds are aimed to assist her widower and two sons. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Another said Szabo told them a dealer died after purchasing cabins for a development and his widower wanted the company to sell them since American Log Homes didn’t offer refunds. Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for widower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widower
Noun
  • Adams was out with her father, husband Darren Le Gallo, and daughter when things went The Pitt real quick.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 June 2026
  • Ducasse said her husband ultimately agreed to voluntary removal to Mexico.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Spending more time alone, or limiting social interactions to a spouse or partner, can contribute to isolation and other mental health challenges, Ashad-Bishop said.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • On Thursday, business was buzzing, perhaps partly because Brittany Mahomes, spouse of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared the post on her Instagram page.
    Eric Adler June 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • The company will also begin outreach to Lunya’s existing wholesale partners and Dana-co’s broader retail network in coming weeks.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Barbara Palvin and hubby Dylan Sprouse pose together at an event celebrating Amouage in Beverly Hills, California on June 17.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
  • How could your wife get a headache with a great hubby like you?
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026

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“Widower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widower. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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