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Recent Examples of spinster
Buzzi told The Times in 2011 about working with John Wayne on the variety show, including in one sketch where Gladys wasn't a spinster.
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Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Ruth Buzzi, the actress and comedian who made television audiences belly-laugh as the purse-wielding spinster Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series Laugh-In, died in her sleep at her home in Texas on Thursday.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 May 2025
In its 2001 film adaptation, Zellweger fell headfirst into life as a London girl and audiences around the globe fell in love with a verbally incontinent spinster who drinks like a fish, smokes like a chimney and dresses like her mother.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The latter have moved away from the village and do not appear, while the former stay and assist their mother, the eldest being a literal spinster.
—Ryan Swen, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Ruth Buzzi, the actress and comedian who made television audiences belly-laugh as the purse-wielding spinster Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series Laugh-In, died in her sleep at her home in Texas on Thursday.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 May 2025
In its 2001 film adaptation, Zellweger fell headfirst into life as a London girl and audiences around the globe fell in love with a verbally incontinent spinster who drinks like a fish, smokes like a chimney and dresses like her mother.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The latter have moved away from the village and do not appear, while the former stay and assist their mother, the eldest being a literal spinster.
—Ryan Swen, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spinster
Noun
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The A-list crew were gathered for the luxury vessel's maiden voyage, a two-night journey for 400 guests that departed from Rome on July 1 for Malta.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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In Guler’s maiden campaign, Ancelotti went with wingers Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo as a front two.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Unlike the existing grants, Workforce Pell is open to people who already have a bachelor’s degree, as well as those without.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and be 21-31 years old to be eligible.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Molly the maid, by now promoted to head maid at her posh hotel, is on the spectrum, and her literal understanding of the world makes for both funny moments and good insights.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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Could the maid be delivering a letter from another suitor?—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Are the golden bachelor and bachelorettes about to get busy with the young’ins in paradise?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
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To find her bachelorettes, Golden turns to her extensive network of friends and family.—
Ryan P. C. Trimble,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Spinster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinster. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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