as in women
a female romantic companion
he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years
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Recent Examples of girlfriends
However, the real action is in the suites - and on the turf sidelines - where the WAGS (wives and girlfriends of professional athletes) command attention in their own sport, fashion.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
The New York State attorney general who was beating up his girlfriends.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Trust us, the women, moms, and girlfriends in your life will be thrilled to add these sparkling pieces to their jewelry boxes!
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
Perfect for teen girls and girlfriends, these necklaces are versatile and can complement any outfit.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Fast forward 23 years, and Honda suggests that the definition of its all-new Prelude ‘date car’ has changed to a more broader one that encompasses not only guys taking out their girlfriends, but parents taking out their kids, and even grandparents taking their grandkids out for a drive.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Today the demand for AI girlfriends is on the rise, and advancements in making the artificial seem real will further propel this trend.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Here, Vasquez occasionally frees herself from the cheerful banter in the scenes with her girlfriends and steps into more emotionally taxing territory, but those slim glimmers of more layered acting dissipate against the writer and director’s triter impulses.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Coleen McLoughlin and Alex Curran during England Players wives and girlfriends enjoy a night out at restaurant and local bar.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
The New York State attorney general who was beating up his girlfriends.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Trust us, the women, moms, and girlfriends in your life will be thrilled to add these sparkling pieces to their jewelry boxes!
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
Perfect for teen girls and girlfriends, these necklaces are versatile and can complement any outfit.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Fast forward 23 years, and Honda suggests that the definition of its all-new Prelude ‘date car’ has changed to a more broader one that encompasses not only guys taking out their girlfriends, but parents taking out their kids, and even grandparents taking their grandkids out for a drive.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Today the demand for AI girlfriends is on the rise, and advancements in making the artificial seem real will further propel this trend.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Here, Vasquez occasionally frees herself from the cheerful banter in the scenes with her girlfriends and steps into more emotionally taxing territory, but those slim glimmers of more layered acting dissipate against the writer and director’s triter impulses.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Coleen McLoughlin and Alex Curran during England Players wives and girlfriends enjoy a night out at restaurant and local bar.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girlfriends
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For high-achieving women—many of whom serve as community leaders, entrepreneurs or executives—this truth is especially relevant.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Building Lasting Success With Purposeful Commitment For women in leadership, this is important.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For instance, research shows that during puberty, there are unique differences in how muscle develops in boys versus girls.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rosenthal also engaged in lewd chats with a Vacaville teen, and expressed an interest in young girls throughout his texts.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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And also there are other ladies who need the chance.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mace has successfully pushed GOP leaders to bar transgender women from using the ladies room on Capitol Hill and hopes to pass a bill barring them from using bathrooms reserved for women in any federal buildings.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amid a euphoric gathering, the audience is introduced to young lovers, José Arcadio Buendía (Marco Antonio González) and Úrsula Iguarán (Susana Morales).Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The cause of his death is still a hot topic of debate amongst horse lovers.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Girlfriends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girlfriends. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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