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
Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The female filmmakers behind this new wave of flesh and flash are finding critical and commercial success by combining the viscerally grotesque with progressive themes exploring bodily autonomy, beauty standards, and social expectations for women.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
During mating season, the males chased the females up and down the sidewalks, hopping on, hopping off.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Kerry Washington Kerry Washington made her hosting debut in 2013 shortly after the show was called out for its lack of Black female cast members.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The female filmmakers behind this new wave of flesh and flash are finding critical and commercial success by combining the viscerally grotesque with progressive themes exploring bodily autonomy, beauty standards, and social expectations for women.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
The athlete, who recently competed in the boys' category, out-jumped every other female by half a foot, and the winning pole vault was pivotal in helping Greely High School win the Class B state championship meet by just a single point.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
During mating season, the males chased the females up and down the sidewalks, hopping on, hopping off.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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In a press statement, the new line is described as blending directional design with a feminine edge.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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The new brand is fusing together architectural design with a feminine edge.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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No matter the painting, one thing is for certain: Mckinney’s ladies stay indoors.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Prior to Trump’s inauguration, Puck News first reported that Amazon would pay $40 million to license a documentary about first lady Melania Trump.—
Kevin Breuninger,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Appeal denied for knocking Merrillville woman’s teeth out The Indiana Court of Appeals denied an Illinois man’s bid to overturn his conviction for knocking his then-pregnant girlfriend’s teeth out in Merrillville in March 2024.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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The spring line also offers the first women’s jean in Performance Denim+ fabric, a high rise straight.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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