as in feminine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
the composer's new music calls for female voices
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as in lady
an adult female human being
researchers are looking for females aged 50 to 70 to take part in the study
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Recent Examples of female
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 June 2025
Your interaction with a female companion will be especially meaningful to you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
One Memorial Day weekend, Stilwell investigates the death of a female whose body is found anchored beneath a ship docked in Avalon Bay.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Adjective
This experimental essay interweaves three stories: a female director reconstructing the life of a dead transgender woman through film; an intimate study of the filmmaker’s family, who also dealt with a missing relative; and the testimony of forensic pathologist Karen Quintero.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 June 2025
Your interaction with a female companion will be especially meaningful to you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
Noun
He was convicted of indecent assault and battery of a 7-year-old female.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
One Memorial Day weekend, Stilwell investigates the death of a female whose body is found anchored beneath a ship docked in Avalon Bay.
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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There is something about Bausch’s modern, raw and feminine approach that strikes me deeply–her version, told from the victim’s perspective, offers a nuanced reflection on the role of sacrifice, victimhood and the act of sacrificing in our society, in love and in power structures.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But under the guidance of Carolina and Camilla Cucinelli, the brand’s legacy now incorporates a distinctly feminine viewpoint, a shift that serves their family’s broader vision of balance.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Then, after the murder is accomplished, there's just no remorse whatsoever or any regret expressed by any of them for murdering this innocent lady.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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France’s first lady opted for a double-breasted blazer with sinuous lapels, rounded shoulders and long sleeves in a buttery tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Archies Arch Support Flip Flops $40 at Amazon The Archies flip flops are made for both men and women with every size from a women’s 4 to a men’s 15.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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But, the shooting victim and woman had split up by that point.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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