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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Day, who will participate in the Simmons Bank’s pro-ams during the week, said he and his wife Jennifer are relegated to ambassador status in their hometown.
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Frankie Frisco, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle and former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have also thrown their support behind Harris.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
His wife, Nina (Tetona Jackson), is justifiably PO’d.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Oct. 2024
The Grey's Anatomy alum commented on the post, sharing his love for his wife right back.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Frankie Frisco, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle and former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have also thrown their support behind Harris.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
His wife, Nina (Tetona Jackson), is justifiably PO’d.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Oct. 2024
The Grey's Anatomy alum commented on the post, sharing his love for his wife right back.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wife. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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