widower
noun
wid·ow·er
ˈwi-də-wər 
: a man who has lost his spouse or partner by death and usually has not remarried
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Following the ruling, Selena’s estate and her widower, Chris Pérez, issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to justice.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The widower becomes dangerous, breaks some glass against the wall of civilization.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Her widower, Matt Hutchins, reached a settlement with Rust's producers in 2022 and became an executive producer on the film.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Per the terms of a settlement between Hutchins’ widower Matthew and the Rust producers, proceeds from the sale of the film are set to go to Matthew and his and Hutchins’ son.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The widower becomes dangerous, breaks some glass against the wall of civilization.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Her widower, Matt Hutchins, reached a settlement with Rust's producers in 2022 and became an executive producer on the film.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Per the terms of a settlement between Hutchins’ widower Matthew and the Rust producers, proceeds from the sale of the film are set to go to Matthew and his and Hutchins’ son.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Widower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widower. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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widower
noun
wid·ow·er
ˈwid-ə-wər
: a man whose spouse has died
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