as in woman
a female romantic companion
after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him
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Recent Examples of gal
In an abundance of confidence, Gomez has brought along a much, much smaller board than this six-foot-tall gal is used to.
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Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 July 2024
And there’s one go getter gal in my life — my future Mrs. Goo.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Throughout the show’s six seasons, these glamorous New York City gals support each other during challenges big and small—from dating disasters to major health scares.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
By Fran Tirado and Samantha Allen October 15, 2024
Smells like teen discourse, gals and ghouls.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 15 Oct. 2024
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Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 July 2024
And there’s one go getter gal in my life — my future Mrs. Goo.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Throughout the show’s six seasons, these glamorous New York City gals support each other during challenges big and small—from dating disasters to major health scares.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
By Fran Tirado and Samantha Allen October 15, 2024
Smells like teen discourse, gals and ghouls.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gal
Noun
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The husband and wife had gone out to check on their dogs when a polar bear lunged at the woman.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
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Trump's advisers are fully aware that with such a thin GOP Senate majority, Hegseth's fate could all come down to the women in the conference.Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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On the night Julien was killed, Brown was hanging out with him and his girlfriend, along with another couple, Coron Graham and his date, joining a crowd of more than 100 people outside a Bayside diner on Francis Lewis Blvd.John Annese, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Mike and Cindy were separated when Mike died, and the family said his girlfriend only sent a small vile of ashes to Cindy after his death.Abigail Adams, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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The panel pointed out that the Secret Service, already stretched thin by the demands of a presidential campaign, was tasked with protecting two high-profile individuals that day—Trump and first lady Jill Biden, who was attending a nearby event.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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For the occasion, the first lady bundled up while her daughter opted for a striking coat with several embellishments by Alice + Olivia.Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gal. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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