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as in moms
a female human parent
the story is that my old lady wanted to name me "Cecil," but the old man prevailed
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as in wives
the female partner in a marriage
he jokingly commented that he'd love to buy a sports car, but his old lady would throw a fit
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as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
if he ever tried stepping out on her, his old lady would fill him with buckshot
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Recent Examples of old ladies
Most of the other tenants were lonely old ladies.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
Little old ladies lay down their canes to get close to him.
—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
The number of people who think that Renee Good being murdered or that picking up old ladies off the street is something that’s appropriate is tiny.
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Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2026
The little old ladies in the nursing home are engaging and creepy, inviting visitors into their rooms filled with mummified bodies wrapped in spider webs.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Three old ladies dressed in black peer through a tiny shop window, and a group of children in thick winter coats play with a Jack Russell dog.
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Joanne Harris
september 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
The kind of person who helps old ladies with their groceries and warns kids about the dangers of drugs.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Aug. 2025
A couple of 70-year-old ladies.
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Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
Little old ladies lay down their canes to get close to him.
—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
The number of people who think that Renee Good being murdered or that picking up old ladies off the street is something that’s appropriate is tiny.
—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2026
The little old ladies in the nursing home are engaging and creepy, inviting visitors into their rooms filled with mummified bodies wrapped in spider webs.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Three old ladies dressed in black peer through a tiny shop window, and a group of children in thick winter coats play with a Jack Russell dog.
—
Joanne Harris
september 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
The kind of person who helps old ladies with their groceries and warns kids about the dangers of drugs.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Aug. 2025
A couple of 70-year-old ladies.
—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old ladies
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Many Amazon reviewers, especially moms, say this set is their favorite for working from home, going to their kids' games, and vacations.
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Below, grab summer-perfect tote bags, the best carryall for busy moms, and an ultra-versatile convertible bag.
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But Jones kept on living, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, ex-wives and many friends.
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Men who trick their wives into outside romantic assignations ultimately need to be taught a lesson, and Diego de la Vega is no exception.
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As the only single player on Team Europe during the 2023 Ryder Cup, the golfer humorously posed with all of his teammates' wives and girlfriends following their win in Rome.
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On June 6, Bunnie posted another video of herself enjoying the serene outdoors with some girlfriends.
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Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
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Pregnant mothers are afraid of their babies not being able to have a home.
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On board the deportation flight were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights, The Associated Press reported.
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But more than ever before, Nouel said, women are shirking the expectations of previous generations and considering all of their options to happiness, instead of staying in relationships that don't serve them.
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There’s the pleasant background noise of gossipy girls’ dinners and third dates.
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In 2006, a Vietnamese court convicted him of committing obscene acts with two girls ages 10 and 11 and sentenced him to four years in jail.
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“Old ladies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20ladies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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