as in wives
the female partner in a marriage
the madam and I are planning to go out for a nice dinner on our anniversary
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Recent Examples of madams
Pip pip, cheerio, and a merry good day to you, sirs and madams.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for madams
wives
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Essian kids grow up in extended matrilineal families, with no husbands or wives.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Madams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madams. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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