as in lady
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 wife
In his personal life, Goodman has been married to his wife Anna Beth Goodman since 1989.
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Keith Langston, People.com, 19 July 2025
Mason and his wife previously owned the British Marketplace store on Stirling Road in Davie but sold it a couple years ago and moved to California to be near his dad, who was diagnosed with cancer.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2025
Adam, his wife and their four young daughters were on the field June 24 for a pregame check-presentation ceremony.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
Back in 2023, Cameron's parents, Victor and Libby Boyce, opened up about their son on Taylor Lautner and his wife Tay Lautner's The Squeeze podcast.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 7 July 2025
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Keith Langston, People.com, 19 July 2025
Mason and his wife previously owned the British Marketplace store on Stirling Road in Davie but sold it a couple years ago and moved to California to be near his dad, who was diagnosed with cancer.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2025
Adam, his wife and their four young daughters were on the field June 24 for a pregame check-presentation ceremony.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
Back in 2023, Cameron's parents, Victor and Libby Boyce, opened up about their son on Taylor Lautner and his wife Tay Lautner's The Squeeze podcast.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wife
Noun
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The previous two were Anthony Bernal, former chief of staff to first lady Jill Biden, and Biden's White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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She’s returned, along with her littlest lady, to take advantage of the great opportunities that have blossomed from her presence online, following previous visits almost weekly for work.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 July 2025
Noun
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An actor recently spoke out against a Mesa college professor under investigation after students accused him of encouraging women to strip for a class assignment.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Taro Sakamoto, the protagonist of Sakamoto Days, is a former hitman who walked away from a life of crime to marry a woman named Aoi and live a normal life.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 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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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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Under his leadership, ZDF Studios intends to further strengthen its position as a European co-production partner and program provider.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Emily Alabi was subsequently added as a recurring star in January, playing Dani Rhodes, a temporary partner for Scola.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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After more than 10 years together, the former UFC champion proposed to Devlin on Aug. 9, 2020, his future bride's 33rd birthday.—
Jacklyn Krol,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The first dance usually belongs to the bride and groom—but this time, Bianca Wyler's dad stole the show.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 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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The actor comes to question his identity, the widow hesitates between sharing a fiction or remaining alone.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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King’s widow, Coretta, accepted the award in his stead.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Is wifey a term of endearment—not to be confused with the actual wife?—
James R. Sanders,
VIBE.com,
16 Aug. 2024
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Christian Serratos is entering her wifey era with a unique engagement ring on her finger.—
Michelle Lee,
Peoplemag,
16 Aug. 2024
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wife. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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