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
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 June 2025
His maiden journey in his multi-colored suit does not go to plan.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 May 2025
Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
The rocket's maiden voyage, designated TestFlight1, will be the first of several for the launch vehicle, as Gilmour Space qualifies its systems and propulsion technology.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
This being the Hollywood version of science — and despite the reservations of Matthew McConaughey's preacher — Arroway is also the person chosen to represent humanity on the maiden voyage.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 June 2025
His maiden journey in his multi-colored suit does not go to plan.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 May 2025
Noun
The outcomes of challenges, like slicing orcs with axes or smooth-talking tavern maidens, are decided by dice.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
The rocket's maiden voyage, designated TestFlight1, will be the first of several for the launch vehicle, as Gilmour Space qualifies its systems and propulsion technology.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden
Adjective
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Five years after the first trial in 1342, Hugh Colne was convicted of being one of the men to stab Forde in the stomach and sentenced to the notorious Newgate Prison.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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More unmarried couples have been starting families.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Without Social Security, 41% of elderly unmarried women would fall below the poverty line.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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For Russia, this began soon after its initial invasion failed to seize control of Kyiv and Ukraine’s government.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Woldenberg’s initial reaction to the initial ruling from Judge Contreras was one of delight.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Official portraits projected her as a modern iteration of 19th-century royal mothers—soft, demure, virginal.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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In fact, a single Old Testament line might be the source for the virginal aspect of the cult of Mary.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
Noun
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There are maids on the farm where Alma (Hanna Heckt), one of the quartet of main characters in Sound of Falling, is growing up — women in uniform who bustle around the house and the grounds.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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And then, with their faces covered and heads bowed, the ‘maids walk to the church and file into the pews for Serena’s wedding to High Commander Wharton.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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By the end of the expansion draft, each inaugural six team will have lost exactly four players, and each expansion team will have 12 players on its roster.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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General Joseph Aoun, the former commander of the armed forces, who in January was elected the country’s new President, made the same points in his inaugural address.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Refined coconut oil usually has a shorter shelf life than virgin olive oil.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
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Adding extra virgin olive oil to your diet may help reduce pain levels over time.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Key ‘Ohana plays original and traditional Hawaiian music.—
Sarah Z. Sleeper,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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In 2020, due to COVID, the original location closed.—
Jayla Webb,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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“Maiden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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