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After the former First Lady’s absence from some recent public appearances, some people have been wondering about the status of Barack and Michelle Obama‘s relationship status—but the former President just sent a crystal-clear message about where things really stand with his wife of 31 years.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2025
However, during a visit from Princess Grace of Monaco, the First Lady served Strawberries Romanoff.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Often with stylist Meredith Koop's assistance, the former First Lady has been having more fun with fashion.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Ford played President James Marshall, who must save his family from terrorists holding the First Lady hostage on Air Force One — and Close portrayed his vice president, who helps handle the crisis from the Situation Room.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2025
However, during a visit from Princess Grace of Monaco, the First Lady served Strawberries Romanoff.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Often with stylist Meredith Koop's assistance, the former First Lady has been having more fun with fashion.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Ford played President James Marshall, who must save his family from terrorists holding the First Lady hostage on Air Force One — and Close portrayed his vice president, who helps handle the crisis from the Situation Room.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first lady
Noun
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The grand old man of guidebooks may be gone, but many of us will be following his lead for a good long time.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement In the city of L.A. itself, the grand old man of adobes is the Avila Adobe, built in 1818 by Francisco Avila, once mayor of the city.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
17 July 2024
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Survivors have to piece together temporary housing and rebuilding plans while dealing with the loss of schools, places of worship and other community institutions.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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This is a moment for neighbors, communities, and institutions to come together.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Billionaires The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, who backed Trump’s campaign to the tune of at least $239 million, has been such a fixture recently at Mar-a-Lago that the Trumps have included him in family photos.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The current fixtures lasted for more than a decade, and LEDs will last for about 25 years.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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“First lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20lady. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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