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as in wife
chiefly dialect
a female partner in a marriage
treated his woman to dinner at a five-star restaurant for their fifteenth wedding anniversary
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Recent Examples of woman
Authorities were notified about her whereabouts when a couple saw Mitchell walking down the street in Sandy with two women.
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Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The standout performance came from India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup Cricket victory, which drew 99 million digital viewers for the final match — matching the scale of an Indian Premier League game and signaling a watershed moment for women’s sports viewership in the country.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
The brands both have two-time Olympic champion and 400-meter hurdle women’s world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as ambassador.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
His observations about the barbarity of women’s beauty regimens aren’t exactly new, but they are acted out with enthusiasm and verve.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
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Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The standout performance came from India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup Cricket victory, which drew 99 million digital viewers for the final match — matching the scale of an Indian Premier League game and signaling a watershed moment for women’s sports viewership in the country.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
The brands both have two-time Olympic champion and 400-meter hurdle women’s world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as ambassador.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
His observations about the barbarity of women’s beauty regimens aren’t exactly new, but they are acted out with enthusiasm and verve.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for woman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woman
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The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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These young ladies made great accomplishments and a lasting mark in a highly competitive 2025.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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An ex-girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice made a social media post Wednesday alleging domestic abuse.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The video led to widespread speculation that the SNL comedian had married his girlfriend, Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the 1980s Wallwork’s father Ronnie joined his parents at the family business and started working alongside his wife, Sheila.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Once a month, my wife and I play music trivia with my brother and his wife at a pub.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Although there is some evidence that chin shape can differ between males and females, linking this to evolutionary selection is pure speculation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The females-skewing film has earned $250 or more globally in a massive win.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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In the 13 years since the division’s inception, no Francis Parker program, boys or girls, has hung an Open Division title.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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If 2026 is 2016 all over again, the spontaneous girl who’s been dormant in me for a decade couldn’t be more thrilled.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woman. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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