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
Hakes had his Silverado ready to roll should evacuation orders come down, packed with keepsakes like his wife’s knitting and his mother’s paintings.
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Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
His wife and widow, Baby Doe Tabor, was equally famous, having lured Horace Tabor away from his first wife with her reportedly unmatched beauty.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
And now at the helm of this latest version of Wilson’s revered work are the Washington brothers and their sister Katia, who is an executive producer; their mother and Denzel’s wife, Pauletta Washington, appears in the film with their sister Olivia Washington.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Wearing a blue velvet Gucci suit, natch, Luhrmann glided through the crowd with his wife, collaborator and costume designer Catherine Martin.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
His wife and widow, Baby Doe Tabor, was equally famous, having lured Horace Tabor away from his first wife with her reportedly unmatched beauty.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
And now at the helm of this latest version of Wilson’s revered work are the Washington brothers and their sister Katia, who is an executive producer; their mother and Denzel’s wife, Pauletta Washington, appears in the film with their sister Olivia Washington.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Wearing a blue velvet Gucci suit, natch, Luhrmann glided through the crowd with his wife, collaborator and costume designer Catherine Martin.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wife
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As the ladies start filing into Sai’s dodgeball event in a various states of athletic dress, Brynn decides to spill the beans and tells Sai … and Jenna … and Racquel … and Ubah.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The funny thing is that the designs Mr. Reed has in mind for these ladies are as derivative and unoriginal as his monologues, and that’s kind of the point.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Considering this troubled young woman’s history, your husband has made a big mistake by fostering her dependence on him.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The wig is both required for a married woman’s modesty and a serious financial investment.Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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These are behaviors by a spouse, partner or loved one that are meant to control, isolate or frighten.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Veterans, active duty military, fire, police, EMTs and spouses receive 10% off entire purchase by mentioning Hero Discount Program at the register and presenting valid ID.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2024
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Focus on relations with spouses, close friends and partners.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Netanyahu’s lack of strategic vision to accomplish this task, however, suggests that Israel will be prosecuting an ongoing war that has alienated many potential U.S. partners in the world.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Photo: Kaela Leone Photography For some, scene-stealing veils are necessary to reflect the bride’s entire fashion direction for the wedding.Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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The wedding ceremony arch was especially meaningful to the bride and groom because McKenzie's father, Scott, added a personal touch.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 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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Warren Beatty plays McCabe, a drifter and fast-talker who falls in with, and falls in love with, Mrs. Miller (Julie Christie), a madam who offers to improve business at his low-rent brothel.Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2024
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Love even blooms for Emilia with a distraught widow (a wonderful Adriana Paz).Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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His widow, Josephine, became president of the corporation, and their eldest son, James, took over as publisher.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wife. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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