as in concubine
a female other than his wife with whom a married man has a continuing sexual relationship
tired of being the other woman, she gave him an ultimatum: divorce his wife or take a hike
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Recent Examples of other woman
Between 2017 and 2019, three other women accused Polanski of raping them during the '70s.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Leaders at winning organizations make sure that women understand their purpose, are recognized for their efforts, see visible examples of other women succeeding, and have clear career paths supported by development and mentorship opportunities.
—Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
He was sentenced to 23 years in prison before an appeals court ruled 4-3 this spring that prosecutors had violated Weinstein’s right to a fair trial by letting jurors hear from other women whose accusations were not included in the charges against him.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
On February 12, 1986, Harris and thirty-seven other women received letters inviting them to the sorority’s pledge ceremony.
—Jazmine Hughes, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Leaders at winning organizations make sure that women understand their purpose, are recognized for their efforts, see visible examples of other women succeeding, and have clear career paths supported by development and mentorship opportunities.
—Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
He was sentenced to 23 years in prison before an appeals court ruled 4-3 this spring that prosecutors had violated Weinstein’s right to a fair trial by letting jurors hear from other women whose accusations were not included in the charges against him.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
On February 12, 1986, Harris and thirty-seven other women received letters inviting them to the sorority’s pledge ceremony.
—Jazmine Hughes, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for other woman
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Luckily for fans turned on by Shogun to the cunning machinations of feudal Japanese lords, swordsmen, concubines and ladies in waiting, the well of samurai storytelling that inspired Shogun and Clavell’s book is very deep indeed.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Nothing in the original text of the Ten Commandments prohibits a married man from sleeping with an unmarried woman, concubine or enslaved person.Kenneth Seeskin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
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Located on Rue de Rivoli and overlooking the Tuileries Garden, the hotel has hosted a long line of royals and royal consorts, from Napoleon’s mistress to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.Jessie Heyman, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
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Alas, Chicken Man’s foray into the big-time implodes after armed robbers attack the party — leaving Frank to assume that Chicken Man and his cunning mistress, Vivian (Taraji P. Henson), were in on the heist.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
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After eight years of serving as a vibrant hub for coffee lovers, Irene’s will be closing on Nov. 24.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here, a few suggestions for the art lovers on your list.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Other woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20woman. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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