as in concubine
a female other than his wife with whom a married man has a continuing sexual relationship
tired of being the other woman, she gave him an ultimatum: divorce his wife or take a hike
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Recent Examples of other woman
Having confidence, determining work-life balance priorities, showing support for other women and taking lessons from a variety of sources are among their recommendations.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors then said Millan used the same tactic with three other women on Aug. 25, 2023.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Brunetto — who will marry J Chris Owens, 36, at The Canoe Club Daufuskie Island in South Carolina on April 26 — has been moved by White's kindness, along with the hundreds of other women who offered to send their bridal dresses to her.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
She’s eventually seated on a bench next to other women whose fates hang in the balance.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors then said Millan used the same tactic with three other women on Aug. 25, 2023.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Brunetto — who will marry J Chris Owens, 36, at The Canoe Club Daufuskie Island in South Carolina on April 26 — has been moved by White's kindness, along with the hundreds of other women who offered to send their bridal dresses to her.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
She’s eventually seated on a bench next to other women whose fates hang in the balance.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other woman
Noun
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Soft, sheer fabrics rustled against the interior walls as Anula surged through the concubine estate.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Faces painted white, surrounded by concubines of every gender, Emperors Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) are utterly taken with the barbarian who can recite Virgil while covered in another man’s blood, after Macrinus presents Lucius in a private showcase.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Nov. 2024
Noun
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After long being recognized as a mistress, the now 77-year-old was eager to enjoy a quieter life without the scrutiny.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Rapture By Susan Minot See Now Then, by Jamaica Kincaid Kincaid’s novel introduces readers to Mr. and Mrs. Sweet and their two children, Heracles (like the son of Zeus and his human mistress) and Persephone (like the queen of the dead, a symbol of the cycles of renewal that happen below the earth).—
Haley Mlotek,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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But through it all, he’s also been a lover of golf and has worked with Malbon Golf, Greyson and FootJoy.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Huge news for cottagecore lovers, vintage enthusiasts, and home cooks alike: The beloved Lenox Spice Village is finally back.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Other woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20woman. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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