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the female partner in a marriage
a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage
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Recent Examples of wives
Kody has 18 children between his four wives.
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Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
During the first half of the 20th century, most universities maintained strict policies that prohibited the recruitment of wives and husbands into faculty positions at the same school or department.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Although Prince was single at the time of his death, both of his ex-wives were on good terms with him, and each issued statements about his passing.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
As cheesy as this might sound, the best gifts for wives comes from the heart.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Still, Hilton and Richie, both 43, are wives and mothers, and have multiple successful business ventures.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
While Amy Adams' nameless mother is the heart of the story, the filmmaker hopes that husbands, who might not understand the female perspective, will view it as a manual for navigating what their wives are going through.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Extensive, loving footage of all the wives and partners setting up camp so the hungry cowboys can have dinner.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
During the first half of the 20th century, most universities maintained strict policies that prohibited the recruitment of wives and husbands into faculty positions at the same school or department.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Although Prince was single at the time of his death, both of his ex-wives were on good terms with him, and each issued statements about his passing.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
As cheesy as this might sound, the best gifts for wives comes from the heart.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Still, Hilton and Richie, both 43, are wives and mothers, and have multiple successful business ventures.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
While Amy Adams' nameless mother is the heart of the story, the filmmaker hopes that husbands, who might not understand the female perspective, will view it as a manual for navigating what their wives are going through.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Extensive, loving footage of all the wives and partners setting up camp so the hungry cowboys can have dinner.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wives
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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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And also there are other ladies who need the chance.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Growing Visibility of Women in Sports Gaming The evolution of women athletes in major game titles has been steady but meaningful.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These powerful women, who started the series as teacher and student, must now work together to prevent the Dragon from turning to the Dark…no matter the cost.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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When our first spouses died, they were each interred in different local cemeteries.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Security firms often provide extensive protections to keep executives safe, including physical security guards, online threat monitoring and analysis, cybersecurity defenses, at-home security and protection for spouses and other family members.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then there are the brides and grooms who want to march to the beat of their own drums and do something wildly different.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Multiple Vogue wedding brides this past year have instead embraced food—from cakes to fruits—as the focal centerpiece.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Wives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wives. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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