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as in wife
chiefly dialect
a female partner in a marriage
treated his woman to dinner at a five-star restaurant for their fifteenth wedding anniversary
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Recent Examples of woman
In an experiment where participants rated photos of cluttered and tidy rooms, men were judged more leniently for the mess compared to women.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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
Listen to this article Loading your audio article A woman who snuck aboard a Delta flight from JFK airport to Paris was hauled back to the United States on Wednesday and could face federal charges for the stowaway stunt, the Daily News has learned.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
The salon had a private area where women with thinning hair could get scalp treatments that included massages from their late beautician sister Carla Taylor and oils formulated by their mother.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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
Listen to this article Loading your audio article A woman who snuck aboard a Delta flight from JFK airport to Paris was hauled back to the United States on Wednesday and could face federal charges for the stowaway stunt, the Daily News has learned.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
The salon had a private area where women with thinning hair could get scalp treatments that included massages from their late beautician sister Carla Taylor and oils formulated by their mother.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woman
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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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As per tradition, the honorees observed the proceedings from the presidential box in the Kennedy Center Opera House, accompanied by President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and First Husband Doug Emhoff.Paul Harris, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dietz was at the game with his girlfriend and was wearing a No. 9 Josh Norris jersey before he was called into service.Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The estate lost the case, and the 401(k) balance went to the former girlfriend.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The wife of Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Wyatt Teller is calling out Pittsburgh Steelers fans for their 'very sad behavior' towards her during the teams' matchup on Sunday, Dec. 8.Danielle Jennings, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Super Joy was the model my wife fell in love with.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, this male was sighted with competition pods of whales, in which one adult female is pursued by a group of males.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Both males and females have black to blackish-brown, light-brown and yellow coloring, the scientists said.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woman. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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