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as in women
an adult female human being
"ladies and gentlemen, please observe closely," said the magician
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as in wives
a female partner in a marriage
in public the husband was frequently seen holding hands with his lady
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as in duchesses
a woman of high birth or social position
the ladies of the royal court were all dressed extravagantly
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as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
when do we get to meet your new lady?
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Recent Examples of ladies
The two ladies then discussed the possibility of Gaga getting married in a courthouse or having an elaborate wedding.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Now, Hulu has confirmed that the ladies of MomTok will bring the dancing and drama back to our screens for another 20 episodes!
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Not Oprah or the ladies on The View, but the celestial bodies that oversee the earth.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Now, Hulu has confirmed that the ladies of MomTok will bring the dancing and drama back to our screens for another 20 episodes!
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Not Oprah or the ladies on The View, but the celestial bodies that oversee the earth.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladies
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In the publication’s cover story featuring the four women, it is revealed that Gomez had been right next door at a nearby studio shooting a campaign for her beauty business.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both men and women supported Proposition 36 pretty evenly, though voters under 30 expressed the least support.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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There were also large increases in racial disparities in mortality rates from accidents, heart disease, stroke, and assaults starting in 2012 for Black males and in 2016 for Black females.Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Yes, abuse can occur both with females and with males.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Efforts to reform education in science and technology should focus on generating excitement and interest among young girls by debunking myths about these subjects and highlighting their relevance to real-world issues.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By Hannah Jackson A small group travel company for women, specializing in itineraries that offer transformative experiences supporting women entrepreneurs, Wild Terrains just launched their first domestic trip, a four-day/three-night girls trip to NOLA.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladies. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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