as in maiden
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Recent Examples of spinster
This elegant ensemble was likely one of only two owned by Miss Bliss, who despite her great wealth was a modest, intensely private spinster.
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airmail.news, 9 Nov. 2024
One of the men, Capt. William West, was born to West’s spinster aunt, Elizabeth — and illegitimate.
—Cnn, The Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2024
Dafoe, an actor who has played more than his fair share of villains, is exceptionally crazed here as Thomas Wake, basically a lonely, manipulative spinster who treats the lighthouse like his own palace.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
The great spinsters of literature were often portrayed as, if not monstrous, then ugly, cruel and unwanted.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 27 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for spinster
airmail.news, 9 Nov. 2024
One of the men, Capt. William West, was born to West’s spinster aunt, Elizabeth — and illegitimate.
—Cnn, The Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2024
Dafoe, an actor who has played more than his fair share of villains, is exceptionally crazed here as Thomas Wake, basically a lonely, manipulative spinster who treats the lighthouse like his own palace.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
The great spinsters of literature were often portrayed as, if not monstrous, then ugly, cruel and unwanted.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 27 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for spinster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spinster
Noun
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He’s never raced on dirt, his four races having been contested on turf and synthetic surfaces, and his lone start outside of the maiden ranks came in March.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Gauff, who won her maiden major at the U.S. Open in 2023, beat Bencic at the same stage at this year’s Australian Open, also recording a comeback victory.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Haitians coming to America between 1985 and 2009 increased their attainment of bachelor’s degrees from 8.6% to 15.7% 10 years later.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Alex Ernst, 37, of Ames, Iowa, earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the school, and worked with the Cyclone football program, filming practices and games, the school’s athletics department said in a news release.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Though her identity is not at first known to Benedict, the woman turns out to be Sophie Baek, a secretive maid with big dreams.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
14 May 2025
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Now a recluse with only the company of a maid and a tutor, Kyle becomes infatuated with a former classmate, Lindy Taylor (Vanessa Hudgens).—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Here are the highlights: Indiana Jones Black plays Gene, a contestant on a dating show where the bachelorette (Chloe Fineman) isn’t supposed to know anything about the three dudes’ physical appearances.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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She's also spoken out about the pressures of relationship timelines and said the bachelorette weekend was particularly fun, in part because the group didn't focus their conversations on the men in their lives.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Spinster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinster. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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