1
as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage
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2
as in unmarried
never having had sexual relations
only maiden girls were allowed to serve as priestesses in that temple in ancient Roman times
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Recent Examples of maiden
John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
In the last two months, his league form has been solid, with his maiden goal for the club against Real Sociedad in March followed by an assist for Lopez’s winner at Real Valladolid this month.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Gauff, who won her maiden major at the U.S. Open in 2023, beat Bencic at the same stage at this year’s Australian Open, also recording a comeback victory.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
There is a lot of outside interest in Baeza, a maiden winner that finished second in the Santa Anita Derby.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
In the last two months, his league form has been solid, with his maiden goal for the club against Real Sociedad in March followed by an assist for Lopez’s winner at Real Valladolid this month.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
He’s never raced on dirt, his four races having been contested on turf and synthetic surfaces, and his lone start outside of the maiden ranks came in March.
—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Gauff, who won her maiden major at the U.S. Open in 2023, beat Bencic at the same stage at this year’s Australian Open, also recording a comeback victory.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden
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Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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President Donald Trump flipped Miami-Dade red for the first time since George H.W. Bush won the presidency in 1988, riding new support throughout the majority-Hispanic county.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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More unmarried couples have been starting families.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Without Social Security, 41% of elderly unmarried women would fall below the poverty line.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Four out of the five former Biden White House officials tapped for congressional interviews have made initial contact with the committee via their lawyers since the chairman sent his letters on May 22, a source familiar with the panel’s work told the Washington Examiner.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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And ask how often do their patients need red-reduce surgery, or revision surgery, after the initial surgery.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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In fact, a single Old Testament line might be the source for the virginal aspect of the cult of Mary.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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Would the virginal and so presumably menstruating Mary have been barred from worshipping her son?—
S. C. Cornell,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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His clothing choices can sometimes be as provocative as his opinions: On a recent trip to Japan, Mr. Piker wore a tight French maid’s outfit, a pair of fuzzy cat ears and a demure string of pearls while streaming from one of the country’s maid cafes.—
Jack Crosbie,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Snow White gets a much more meaningful backstory The original Disney film begins with a few short sentences about how Snow White was forced to work as a scullery maid for her vile stepmother, the Queen.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By the end of the expansion draft, each inaugural six team will have lost exactly four players, and each expansion team will have 12 players on its roster.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Video showed that, as the eaglet took off at 10:46 a.m., Gizmo’s head swiveled, monitoring as Sunny fledged, or made an inaugural flight from the nest.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Most virgin steel requires a blast furnace that uses coal to smelt iron ore into iron.—
Cameron Pugh,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 May 2025
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Meanwhile, sauté prosciutto with remaining extra virgin olive oil until crispy.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Watch Prey on Hulu Predator The original Predator movie is set in the present day (which would be 1987) and follows a paramilitary rescue team who quickly discovers that rebel forces in the South American jungle aren’t their most dangerous enemy.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Her original mission may have ended, but her troubles are only just beginning.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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“Maiden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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