as in feminine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
the composer's new music calls for female voices
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Recent Examples of female
Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
But is a female CEO as anachronistic a sight as a horse in a hospital?
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 22 May 2026
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
This, owing to the fact that egg-laden females stage in thick cover before and during the spawn.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
Senators also aim to highlight how women’s leadership can strengthen diplomacy, pointing to research linking female representation in government to more durable agreements, stable societies and greater investment in local communities.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
But is a female CEO as anachronistic a sight as a horse in a hospital?
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 22 May 2026
Noun
On top of that, the permanent staff organizing the fest and the Marché du Film is now over 50 percent female, including in leadership positions.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
This, owing to the fact that egg-laden females stage in thick cover before and during the spawn.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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Not into destruction, but into creation and feminine force.—
JD Linville,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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It's meant to be wholly feminine and romantic, reminiscent of bygone times.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This disdain for empathy often leads to the conclusion that women’s political participation is a problem, because the little ladies will insist on voting for the wrong candidates and policies.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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But my life, my love, and my lady is the sea—Looking Glass.—
Brian Braiker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Almost all of them were women and children.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Between the historically high bar of OL Lyonnes and the recent surge of Barcelona, the two teams are shining exemplars of what’s possible with proper investment in women’s clubs.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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