1
as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage
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2
as in unmarried
never having had sexual relations
only maiden girls were allowed to serve as priestesses in that temple in ancient Roman times
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Recent Examples of maiden
Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
The First Concorde Test Flight The supersonic airliner Concorde made its maiden flight from Toulouse, France.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Ian Sayson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
No one knows exactly who made them, or how to definitively interpret their narrative, but there’s something instantly striking about the iconography: a white unicorn is pursued, retaliates, is lured by a maiden, and then is caught, encircled by a fence, and chained to a tree trunk.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
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The policy has been in place since the company’s maiden voyage in 2021, and to date, only four round-trip sailings have experienced no northern lights, according to Havila Voyages spokesperson Lasse Vangstein.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
The First Concorde Test Flight The supersonic airliner Concorde made its maiden flight from Toulouse, France.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
Maynilad Water may help spur IPOs in the Philippine Stock Exchange, which has yet to see new maiden share sales since mid-2024.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
No one knows exactly who made them, or how to definitively interpret their narrative, but there’s something instantly striking about the iconography: a white unicorn is pursued, retaliates, is lured by a maiden, and then is caught, encircled by a fence, and chained to a tree trunk.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden
Adjective
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Harper started the party in the first inning with a two-run homer off Alcantara — his fifth of the season and the third in the last four games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The first baseman, playing in, then got Caballero in a rundown.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What To Know James, who was born in Brooklyn and is unmarried, filed the civil fraud lawsuit against Trump and the Trump Organization in October 2023.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Half the adults in the U.S. are unmarried, and half of them aren’t seeking a relationship.—
Peter McGraw,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As with the coal black tree snake, the atra tree snake has thus far only been found on its initial island of discovery, Misima.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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YouTube announced its initial refresh of the TV app last year, letting creators organize around shows and seasons, but the new refresh will further refine the experience.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Would the virginal and so presumably menstruating Mary have been barred from worshipping her son?—
S. C. Cornell,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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Why keep up this fake pretense that each date is somehow brand-new, virginal?—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Later, a tracking shot outside the Bennets’ house at night glides from window to window, glimpsing the parents, then the sisters in their rooms, and also one of the maids walking up a flight of stairs singing a love song to herself.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Last month, four Ugandan women in maids’ uniforms sent a video plea to an aid group, saying that they had been detained for six months in Saudi Arabia.—
Kiana Hayeri,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE , an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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This past season, the Tigers finished with an 11-2 record, capturing the conference title and securing a victory over South Carolina State in the inaugural Celebration Bowl.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Japanese recycled chip was now as good as virgin polyester but was fiendishly expensive.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Use your best quality extra virgin olive oil or a specialty flavor (such as garlic or herb).—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Maiden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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