wifely

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Recent Examples of wifely Judd, who seems a decent man, wants to know how Agnes would exemplify her wifely duties. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wifely
spousal
Adjective
  • To meet the new standards, future gun regulations that come to the court will need to have a clear historical pedigree as well as target a group for whom Americans have less sympathy, such as spousal abusers, rather than increasing affinity – pot users.
    Morgan Marietta, The Conversation, 26 June 2026
  • Certain spousal debts Depending on state laws and the nature of the debt, surviving spouses may have additional responsibilities.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 June 2026

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“Wifely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wifely. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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