as in wife
the female partner in a marriage
"How nice to see you! How's the Mrs.?" inquired the charming older gentleman
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Recent Examples of Mrs.
Her additional television work includes Game Change, Mrs. America, and Coastal Elites.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 July 2025
Because of that history, Mrs. Kirkland frowns upon the Scotts, particularly Peggy’s father Arthur (John Douglas Thompson) who was once enslaved.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2025
After her daughter became involved with Baltimore’s Cosima restaurant, Mrs. Crivello made pastries, bread and raviolis at the Falls Road, Mill No. 1 dining establishment.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2025
With dozens of news crews from around the world covering the red carpet, an appearance at the VF Oscar party became a coveted symbol: a modern version of Mrs. Astor’s old Four Hundred.
—Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 July 2025
Because of that history, Mrs. Kirkland frowns upon the Scotts, particularly Peggy’s father Arthur (John Douglas Thompson) who was once enslaved.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2025
After her daughter became involved with Baltimore’s Cosima restaurant, Mrs. Crivello made pastries, bread and raviolis at the Falls Road, Mill No. 1 dining establishment.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2025
With dozens of news crews from around the world covering the red carpet, an appearance at the VF Oscar party became a coveted symbol: a modern version of Mrs. Astor’s old Four Hundred.
—Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mrs.
wife
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Notable newcomers include a pair of Sutherland Suites, named after the British modernist painter Graham Sutherland, who lived and painted in the hotel for eight years (and whose wife is rumored to currently inhabit the premises, albeit in ghostly form).—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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In addition to doing a podcast with his wife, Jeremy also frequently posts videos discussing his faith.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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“Mrs..” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mrs.. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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