as in lady
the female partner in a marriage
a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage
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Recent Examples of wife
His supporters believe his wife may have died from an undiagnosed condition.
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
His wife, Sharon Osbourne, appeared visibly emotional at the event and was comforted by two of her children, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
His wife, Sharon, and his children Aimeé, Kelly and Jack laid flowers on the Black Sabbath bridge, which was adorned with countless other offerings from mourners.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 July 2025
Just after deputies led him away, his wife Lois headed to her car for the eight-hour drive back to Tallahassee.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
His wife, Sharon Osbourne, appeared visibly emotional at the event and was comforted by two of her children, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
His wife, Sharon, and his children Aimeé, Kelly and Jack laid flowers on the Black Sabbath bridge, which was adorned with countless other offerings from mourners.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 July 2025
Just after deputies led him away, his wife Lois headed to her car for the eight-hour drive back to Tallahassee.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wife
Noun
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In 1977, Rosalynn Carter started the tradition of the first lady keeping her offices in the wing, alongside the social secretary.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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My mom is well known around these parts for her special custard-style baked mac-and-cheese, an adaptation of a recipe from the iconic Fannie Flagg’s Original Whistle Stop Cafe Cookbook (basically a small-town Southern lady’s culinary bible).—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The Mountain West hired the firm to handle the investigation in the same month that the same firm represented the conference to protect Fleming's eligibility in a request for preliminary injunction to have the trans athlete disqualified from women's competition and the conference tournament.—
Ryan Gaydos , Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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In 2011, the NCAA committee on women’s athletics (CWA) urged both organizations to collaborate on a unified sport proposal.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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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
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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
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The bride and groom's immediate families and wedding parties enjoyed food, drinks and an open mic to ease into the weekend.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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And there have also been reports that Bezos wants to get his bride a git: Vogue Magazine.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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In the Untitled Witness Protection pilot, a violent confrontation drives a high-end D.C. madam to turn on her partner and enter witness protection in seaside Maine with her adolescent daughter.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Prostitution was never legal in Central City, but the industry and people involved were prominent enough to warrant an annual street festival that still exists today, honoring the city’s most famous madam, Lou Bunch.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
20 June 2025
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In victim impact statements, Dobson’s widow and father-in-law have also condemned Nelson, who sold Dobson’s laptop, stole Elliot’s car and used the victims’ credit cards to make purchases at a nearby mall.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In a cosmic bit of serendipity, years later my first expedition was funded by Ann Druyan, Sagan’s widow.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Is wifey a term of endearment—not to be confused with the actual wife?—
James R. Sanders,
VIBE.com,
16 Aug. 2024
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Christian Serratos is entering her wifey era with a unique engagement ring on her finger.—
Michelle Lee,
Peoplemag,
16 Aug. 2024
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“Wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wife. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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