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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as in lady
an adult female human being
researchers are looking for females aged 50 to 70 to take part in the study
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Recent Examples of female
Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Virginia will have its first female governor if either candidate wins.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Physiological includes physical arousal, such as lubrication in females.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Lopez described his mother, aunts, and older female cousins as elegant women whose high taste belied their humble circumstances.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Virginia will have its first female governor if either candidate wins.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Citing a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the outlet said that the victim was a female in a severe state of decomposition.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Physiological includes physical arousal, such as lubrication in females.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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For example, data from January 2024 showed that 37% of users had typically feminine names, among users with names that could be read as either masculine or feminine.—
Dylan Butts,Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The ladies took turns harmonizing and putting their arms around each other on stage during the sweet performance.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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One lady was being pulled by a rope.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kim highlights the strong representation of directors with Busan ties, Asian Film Academy alumni, and Asian women creators.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Trump has also lost ground among women on key issues, especially the economy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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