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as in women
an adult female human being
"ladies and gentlemen, please observe closely," said the magician
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as in wives
a female partner in a marriage
in public the husband was frequently seen holding hands with his lady
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as in duchesses
a woman of high birth or social position
the ladies of the royal court were all dressed extravagantly
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as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
when do we get to meet your new lady?
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Recent Examples of ladies
Given the past dominance of American ladies skaters, this is a stunning statistic.
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Jim Clash, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In 1985, the state's Supreme Court ruled that ladies' day promotions at car washes and elsewhere and ladies' night promotions at restaurants and nightclubs violated the act.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Once they were done trying the new tradition, the ladies headed home for family dinner and Bryn — who was holiday ready with a reindeer headband — cozied up to their two dogs.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The layers of conflict among the ladies prove to be deeply tangled.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
The ladies also outlined the unique timing of their holiday celebrations for those who have to travel for away games.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The ladies of The View are putting down their mugs and stepping away from the Hot Topics table to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
—EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Amid the stress of work and the full-court press of parenthood, this regular hang with the ladies has been a reliable source of good vibes and commiseration.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Jim Clash, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In 1985, the state's Supreme Court ruled that ladies' day promotions at car washes and elsewhere and ladies' night promotions at restaurants and nightclubs violated the act.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Once they were done trying the new tradition, the ladies headed home for family dinner and Bryn — who was holiday ready with a reindeer headband — cozied up to their two dogs.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The layers of conflict among the ladies prove to be deeply tangled.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
The ladies also outlined the unique timing of their holiday celebrations for those who have to travel for away games.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The ladies of The View are putting down their mugs and stepping away from the Hot Topics table to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
—EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Amid the stress of work and the full-court press of parenthood, this regular hang with the ladies has been a reliable source of good vibes and commiseration.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladies
Noun
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These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark…no matter the cost.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
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The Growing Visibility of Women in Sports Gaming The evolution of women athletes in major game titles has been steady but meaningful.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The parents and wives of the twin brothers, along with other relatives and family friends, attended Friday’s detention hearing.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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There are plenty of other places to choose your role models, from schools to firehouses to precincts to military branches, to parents, husbands, wives, children, spouses.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Her sons are older now, 20 and 24, but not much has changed, other than the new dreidel stockings Lewis has added for each of their long-term girlfriends.—
Reia Li,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Cozy, festive, Kansas Chiefs supportively-hued and wintry WAG (the acronym for wives and girlfriends of sports players, for the uninitiated).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Many current treatments for females with low testosterone are considered off-label.—
Danielle Weiss,
Verywell Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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Low Testosterone May Lead to Serious Conditions As males and females age, testosterone naturally decreases.—
Danielle Weiss,
Verywell Health,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cops are good, criminals are bad, boys are boys, girls are girls.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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With Lucy and Peppermint Patty, the strips gave the feminist movement a push by making little girls equal participants on the playing fields of life and sports.—
Alice George,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladies. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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