as in lady
the female partner in a marriage
a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage
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Recent Examples of wife
Now living on a 39-acre farm with his wife and their three children, Chappelle has become deeply embedded in the town.
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CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
In Brazil, one employee used his equity to fund lifesaving medical care for his wife, including travel for surgery that would otherwise have been out of reach.
—Vicente Reynal, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The race is best remembered for actions taken by the governor's wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Nolan is survived by his wife, actress Kim Hartman, their two children and grandchildren.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
In Brazil, one employee used his equity to fund lifesaving medical care for his wife, including travel for surgery that would otherwise have been out of reach.
—Vicente Reynal, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The race is best remembered for actions taken by the governor's wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Nolan is survived by his wife, actress Kim Hartman, their two children and grandchildren.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wife
Noun
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In a surprise move, KATSEYE brought out the ladies of Huntrix, the fictional girl group from KPop Demon Hunters, comprised of singers EJAE, Ami and Nuna.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rachel and Ahdohwahgeson may be on opposite sides of this war, but these ladies see each other.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Oh, but there’s an old woman and a baby up there.—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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This year’s inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lean far too male and over 60, with the class consisting of only six women spread among all of the categories — a disappointing decline after some notable changes following the departure of chairman Jann Wenner.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the trip, the astronauts were able to speak with their spouses and children via brief, remote calls.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Squatriglia sometimes makes the booking request using a spouse’s bio instead.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jones now partners with Kayte Christensen, the team’s current color commentator.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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The ring inspired Garrard's 1735 collection Diana's ring choice put blue sapphires on the map and continues to inspire brides today.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Tavish, who just moved to New Zealand from Los Angeles with his bride, is a gigolo whose three previous aging lovers died under mysterious circumstances.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Media organizations, prosecutors and Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, want the court to allow cameras.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Turning Point event was meant to feature Vance and Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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This, dear sirs and madams, is where your policy reaches a truly impressive level of bureaucratic creativity.—
Yehiel Kyle Israel,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ladies’ first big blowup concerns a rumor that an old fair-weather friend of Myka’s is a madam.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Individual #1 gets a car (even a crappy Prius) and all wifey gets is… a recording.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
1 Oct. 2025
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Is Savannah James doing too much by not wanting to be called wifey?—
James R. Sanders,
VIBE.com,
16 Aug. 2024
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wife. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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