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
Even Santa Claus dare not tread in this unholy fortress, which becomes Thomas' prison when Orlok makes a play to claim his wife, Ellen, with whom he's maintained a years-long psychic connection.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
On Friday, his wife, Laura, was in Washington, D.C., alongside her husband to unveil his portrait in the U.S. Capitol.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
Mann explained his focus in Ferrari, besides on thrilling race scenes, turned on character and key relationships, including between Enzo and Laura (Enzo’s wife, portrayed by Penélope Cruz) and Enzo and Lena (his lover, portrayed by Shailene Woodley).
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Now, Jason's wife Kylie Kelce — a star in her own right — is jumping into the family business with a buzzy new podcast.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
On Friday, his wife, Laura, was in Washington, D.C., alongside her husband to unveil his portrait in the U.S. Capitol.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
Mann explained his focus in Ferrari, besides on thrilling race scenes, turned on character and key relationships, including between Enzo and Laura (Enzo’s wife, portrayed by Penélope Cruz) and Enzo and Lena (his lover, portrayed by Shailene Woodley).
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Now, Jason's wife Kylie Kelce — a star in her own right — is jumping into the family business with a buzzy new podcast.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wife
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The panel pointed out that the Secret Service, already stretched thin by the demands of a presidential campaign, was tasked with protecting two high-profile individuals that day—Trump and first lady Jill Biden, who was attending a nearby event.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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First lady Jill Biden gave Trump a handwritten letter to deliver to his wife, Melania Trump, who did not join her husband for his post-election visit to the White House.Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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One of the things that kicked off the idea was reading about this woman who had written a letter to The Guardian.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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For Black women who are unsure where to start with tapping into their creativity, begin by reframing what creativity looks like.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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David and Sarah, and their respective spouses, now equally split the family’s 75% stake.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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These two rules apply to public service workers who receive pensions as well as Social Security alongside their spouses.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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And the Ukraine war is already a global affair, as international partners support either side with personnel and materiel.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The team owners have flown front office workers, food and beverage partners, and custodial and security staff to Los Angeles for the match.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The bride – our protagonist — steps into a studio where Dieujuste listens, sketches, and actualizes the bride’s dreams into a gown that will live eternal for generations to come.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The applause grew louder when the groom, Phuoc, proceeded to drift around his bride, Hang.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Neither madam nor monsieur had any idea what a fish fork was.Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2024
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Sage had befriended Hamilton and offered to trade information about the outlaw’s whereabouts to authorities to avoid deportation over her activities as a madam.Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2024
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The day of his funeral was an incredibly difficult one for his grieving widow Barbara, their four adult children, including Kordisch Tucker, and his grandchildren.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Black widows and brown widows are usually found in wood piles, garages, around mailboxes, and in areas of the home that aren’t commonly cleaned.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wife. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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