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as in wife
chiefly dialect
a female partner in a marriage
treated his woman to dinner at a five-star restaurant for their fifteenth wedding anniversary
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Recent Examples of woman
The gold medalist was Janine Beckie (2012-2015), a two-time All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year, and led the Red Raider women’s soccer team to their first NCAA appearance in 2012 before winning a gold medal in the 2021 Olympics with Team Canada.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
But for many clinicians who specialize in women's health, losing the team responsible for the CDC's contraception guidelines was a devastating blow to women's health.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 28 May 2025
The New York Liberty recently broke records with a $450 million valuation, the highest ever for a professional women’s sports franchise.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Hello Sunshine was versed in bringing women’s stories to life.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
But for many clinicians who specialize in women's health, losing the team responsible for the CDC's contraception guidelines was a devastating blow to women's health.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 28 May 2025
The New York Liberty recently broke records with a $450 million valuation, the highest ever for a professional women’s sports franchise.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Hello Sunshine was versed in bringing women’s stories to life.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woman
Noun
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Then, after the murder is accomplished, there's just no remorse whatsoever or any regret expressed by any of them for murdering this innocent lady.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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France’s first lady opted for a double-breasted blazer with sinuous lapels, rounded shoulders and long sleeves in a buttery tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Another wondered why the mom didn’t make her feelings known to her son and his girlfriend.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Your relationship with your girlfriend is changing, as is natural.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
Noun
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When my son was going to be born, my then wife had to glue shut some of the pages in this having-a-baby book.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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Since 2000, Lee, 78, and his wife Edith, have hosted private concerts in their home, bringing together guests from all walks of life to share in the joy of live music.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The tolerable upper limit (UL) for zinc is 40 mg daily for males and females 19 years and older.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Photos show the coloring of the new species, which varies between males and females.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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“Woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woman. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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