as in lady
the female partner in a marriage
a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage
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Recent Examples of wife
The 76-year-old funnyman went on to connect the death of his wife to that of his daughter, Katherine, who died by suicide in February.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
At the time, his wife, Willie, was recovering from a stroke.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Six other people, including his wife and daughter, were also killed.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Miles Teller and wife Keleigh Sperry are looking chic at the 2027 Dior Cruise Show on May 13 in Los Angeles.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
At the time, his wife, Willie, was recovering from a stroke.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Six other people, including his wife and daughter, were also killed.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Miles Teller and wife Keleigh Sperry are looking chic at the 2027 Dior Cruise Show on May 13 in Los Angeles.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wife
Noun
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This disdain for empathy often leads to the conclusion that women’s political participation is a problem, because the little ladies will insist on voting for the wrong candidates and policies.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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But my life, my love, and my lady is the sea—Looking Glass.—
Brian Braiker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Many thousands have been killed, including babies, small children, pregnant women and elderly people.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Its servers are generally older women who, frankly, all seem to be looking forward to the end of their shifts.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The individual, whose identity officials did not disclose, was hospitalized Thursday along with their spouse, who is also experiencing mild symptoms.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Transfers to spouses, but not to unmarried partners, are exempt.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Emerald also is in the midst of lining up financing for the market-rate units and another development partner.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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At the time of writing, filming of the fourth series of black-comedy whodunnit The White Lotus is currently taking place at Château de La Messardière, a 19th‑century palace‑turned‑luxury hotel high above Saint‑Tropez Bay, built as a wedding gift from a cavalry officer to his bride.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Hollywood legends Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor wore some of the most iconic wedding gowns of all time — and have influenced generations of brides since.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Beaulah orders Joaquin to clean up the mess, which involves dragging his brother to rehab and possibly intimidating Wes’s highly suspicious widow, Whitney (Olivia Rose Keegan), into leaving town.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Frances, Green’s widow, collected donations and with the trustees of Trinity Chapel Methodist Church bought 2 acres in 1889 for a church and burial ground.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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This, dear sirs and madams, is where your policy reaches a truly impressive level of bureaucratic creativity.—
Yehiel Kyle Israel,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ladies’ first big blowup concerns a rumor that an old fair-weather friend of Myka’s is a madam.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Mar. 2026
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To honor his wifey-to-be's birthday, Usher posted a sweet carousel with some of their moments together.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Individual #1 gets a car (even a crappy Prius) and all wifey gets is… a recording.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wife. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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