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Recent Examples of widower
Brian Kitchen, an 80-year-old widower, lost his wife to cancer a couple of years ago.
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John Carlisle, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
Sonora Smart Dodd, a woman in Spokane, Washington, who was raised by her widower father, is recognized as the founder of Father's Day.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In a recent conversation with PEOPLE, the 33-year-old creator opened up about navigating life as a widower while raising son Weston, 6, after his wife, Haley, died of ovarian cancer back on July 14, 2023, at 30 years old.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 14 July 2025
Interviews include Jacques Pépin, Danny Meyer, Lidia Bastianich, Hazan’s widower and writing partner Victor Hazan, and their son Giuliano Hazan.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 June 2025
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John Carlisle, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
Sonora Smart Dodd, a woman in Spokane, Washington, who was raised by her widower father, is recognized as the founder of Father's Day.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In a recent conversation with PEOPLE, the 33-year-old creator opened up about navigating life as a widower while raising son Weston, 6, after his wife, Haley, died of ovarian cancer back on July 14, 2023, at 30 years old.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 14 July 2025
Interviews include Jacques Pépin, Danny Meyer, Lidia Bastianich, Hazan’s widower and writing partner Victor Hazan, and their son Giuliano Hazan.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widower
Noun
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Soon thereafter, the ambitious singer left her husband’s band, contending that her position as a vocalist was secondary to that of the other musicians.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Together with her husband, Naples native and former Apple executive Stefano Liotta, West opened the doors to a boutique hotel, Casina Cinquepozzi, in Puglia this spring.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
Noun
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However, there is currently no evidence of the spouse of an heir hosting an investiture ceremony, meaning Camilla is currently more likely than Kate to take on the role until Prince William becomes monarch.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Or your spouse contributed behind the scenes as your sounding board or brainstorming partner.—
Julia Rodgers,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The partners plan quarterly concerts featuring prominent musicians and a variety of classes for all experience levels.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Enquirer media partner Fox 19 provided this report.—
Jennifer Edwards Baker,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The This Is Us actress stopped by the Not Gonna Lie podcast and told host Kylie Kelce that her singer hubby recently fibbed about watching the film to a friend.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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In a followup video, Victoria, 51, posted a video of her 50-year-old hubby tending to their garden at their Costwolds compound in the U.K., as per People magazine.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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“Widower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widower. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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