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as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage
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Recent Examples of maiden
Eric Lagatta, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
For the maiden voyage of Luminara, the third superyacht in the Ritz-Carlton collection, a fleet of bold-faced names—including Tom Brady, Sofia Vergara, Colman Domingo, Janelle Monáe and Martha Stewart—recently enjoyed a two-day trip to Malta.
—Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
Needed four appearances to break his maiden but has won four of his last five starts.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Adjective
Blue Origin previously launched New Glenn on maiden flight
The upcoming launch of the New Shepard vehicle comes less than a month since Blue Origin got its massive New Glenn rocket off the ground for its maiden flight.
—Eric Lagatta, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
For the maiden voyage of Luminara, the third superyacht in the Ritz-Carlton collection, a fleet of bold-faced names—including Tom Brady, Sofia Vergara, Colman Domingo, Janelle Monáe and Martha Stewart—recently enjoyed a two-day trip to Malta.
—Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
The Gambler’s Run Music Festival, bouncing back from sparse attendance on its 2023 maiden voyage, is back for round three at North Tahoe’s Crystal Bay Casino after a more bustling 2024 edition.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
Needed four appearances to break his maiden but has won four of his last five starts.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden
Adjective
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The project is the first to enlist youth to do this monitoring.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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With the first two episodes already having so much drama, the rest of the summer is sure to be eventful.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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In 2000, just 19% of South Koreans between the ages of 30 and 34 were unmarried, but today that number is 56%, according to government data.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The newspaper also reported that Sabharwal, who was unmarried, served as his elderly father’s primary caregiver.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The initial swell of interest was specific to the case.—
Lisa R. Cohen,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
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After the initial training period, managers must be trained to become competent mentors and coaches.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Official portraits projected her as a modern iteration of 19th-century royal mothers—soft, demure, virginal.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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In fact, a single Old Testament line might be the source for the virginal aspect of the cult of Mary.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Molly the maid, by now promoted to head maid at her posh hotel, is on the spectrum, and her literal understanding of the world makes for both funny moments and good insights.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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Could the maid be delivering a letter from another suitor?—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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At the Global Lyme Alliance inaugural gala in 2015, Yolanda spoke about the stress the illness put on the whole family.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the eve of SummerSlam, the inaugural WWE Women's United States Champion, Chelsea Green, has spoken out about the title being absent from the massive two-night event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pals stayed at the Nobu Residences, spent time at both the location's Cortez Pool — where Hudgens enjoyed frozen virgin daiquiris and Caliwater at a swim-up bar — and also got to hang at a private cabana for the occasion.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Extra virgin olive oil and ranch base, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, ranch drizzle and parsley.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, after flash floods earlier this month killed at least 135 Texans in the Hill Country, the bill’s original authors are hoping Abbott will give the proposal a second look.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The original vision was to phase out the Flintstones theme, but overwhelming public affection and nostalgia changed their minds.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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“Maiden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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