as in feminine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
the composer's new music calls for female voices
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as in lady
an adult female human being
researchers are looking for females aged 50 to 70 to take part in the study
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Recent Examples of female
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In a recent interview with The Times, the star, 38, surmised that a female version of the iconic British secret agent James Bond wouldn't be received well by a general audience.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Maureen Groppe, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
Season One revolved around the relationship breakdown of Stassi Schroeder and Jax Taylor — the alpha male and female of SUR.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Advertisement Still, that net decline in female representation continues an erosion in Washington that goes back several years.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In a recent interview with The Times, the star, 38, surmised that a female version of the iconic British secret agent James Bond wouldn't be received well by a general audience.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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But a teenager assigned female at birth who wants testosterone to treat gender dysphoria may not have it.
—Maureen Groppe, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
Season One revolved around the relationship breakdown of Stassi Schroeder and Jax Taylor — the alpha male and female of SUR.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024
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The gold finish and delicate design add a feminine touch to the decor piece, perfect for using as a coat hanger or jewelry organizer.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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For example, if a butterfly like Papilio glaucus were transferred to a genus with a feminine name, the epithet glaucus (masculine form) would be adjusted to glauca to agree in gender with the new genus.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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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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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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In an experiment where participants rated photos of cluttered and tidy rooms, men were judged more leniently for the mess compared to women.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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