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The first carriage built exclusively for use by a British royal was constructed at Wolverton Works by the London & Birmingham Railway for Queen Adelaide, the widow of King William IV, in 1842.
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Ben Jones, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
It’s been nearly 10 years since Stamper purchased Tracks in Wax, a record store at 4741 N. Central Ave., just south of Camelback Road in Phoenix, from Julie Chiesa, the widow of Dennis Chiesa, who opened the business with his brother Don in 1982.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Chinese leader Xi Jinping shakes hands with the widow of China's former Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xu Qiliang, at Xu's funeral service in Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing, Sunday, June 8, 2025....
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The suit was filed by Thompson's widow, Tyna Thompson, whose lawyers asked for a settlement of $5 million, according to a transcript of Monday court proceedings.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Ben Jones, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
It’s been nearly 10 years since Stamper purchased Tracks in Wax, a record store at 4741 N. Central Ave., just south of Camelback Road in Phoenix, from Julie Chiesa, the widow of Dennis Chiesa, who opened the business with his brother Don in 1982.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Chinese leader Xi Jinping shakes hands with the widow of China's former Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xu Qiliang, at Xu's funeral service in Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing, Sunday, June 8, 2025....
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The suit was filed by Thompson's widow, Tyna Thompson, whose lawyers asked for a settlement of $5 million, according to a transcript of Monday court proceedings.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widow
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Joe’s malleable wife Louise (Emma Stone) falls under the sway of both her conspiracy theorist mom (Deirdre O’Connell) and the charismatic leader (Austin Butler) of a QAnon-type cult.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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But one of the main inspirations — along with a handful of real European businessmen — but the more personal connection is my wife’s father [Fouad Malouf].—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Milchan has been involved with more than 130 pictures including 12 Years a Slave, JFK, Heat, Fight Club and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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And rather than engage with President and Mrs. Macron’s attempts to set the record straight, Owens mocked them and used them as additional fodder for her frenzied fan base.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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However, there is currently no evidence of the spouse of an heir hosting an investiture ceremony, meaning Camilla is currently more likely than Kate to take on the role until Prince William becomes monarch.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Or your spouse contributed behind the scenes as your sounding board or brainstorming partner.—
Julia Rodgers,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In the Untitled Witness Protection pilot, a violent confrontation drives a high-end D.C. madam to turn on her partner and enter witness protection in seaside Maine with her adolescent daughter.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Prostitution was never legal in Central City, but the industry and people involved were prominent enough to warrant an annual street festival that still exists today, honoring the city’s most famous madam, Lou Bunch.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
20 June 2025
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“Widow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widow. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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