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Recent Examples of countrywoman
In a statement from the monarch and his wife Queen Camilla posted to X, the pair paid their respects to the countrywoman who became a two-time Academy Award-winning actress and garnered several other acting accolades.
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Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Her countrywoman Savilia Blunk also earned a spot on the podium.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 May 2024
Even President Emmanuel Macron described his fellow countrymen as resistant to change, much of the ire of those fellow countrymen—and countrywomen.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 4 May 2024
In the first Boston Marathon in 30 months after last year's race was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Benson Kipruto of Kenya won the men's race in an unofficial time of 2:09:51, and countrywoman Diana Kipyogei claimed the women's race in an unofficial time of 2:24:45.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2021
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Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Her countrywoman Savilia Blunk also earned a spot on the podium.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 May 2024
Even President Emmanuel Macron described his fellow countrymen as resistant to change, much of the ire of those fellow countrymen—and countrywomen.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 4 May 2024
In the first Boston Marathon in 30 months after last year's race was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Benson Kipruto of Kenya won the men's race in an unofficial time of 2:09:51, and countrywoman Diana Kipyogei claimed the women's race in an unofficial time of 2:24:45.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countrywoman
Noun
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He was sometimes likened to Nelson Mandela, that other legendary political prisoner of the Cold War, who similarly spent his postwar life working to reconcile his countrymen and extolling the virtues of nonviolence.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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On American Jesse Marsch’s tumultuous spell as Leeds manager in 2022-2023, Nance was diplomatic when asked about his countryman, comparing Marsch’s succession of Bielsa to what occurred with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In interviews, the soldiers complained of lack of leave, corruption among superiors and the indifference of their compatriots.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Their compatriot Jainul Abedin founded Abyom SpaceTech and Defence in 2020.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Several vessels collided, terrifying the uninitiated landsmen on board.—
David Grann,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2023
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Though as a Black man Gould had only limited opportunities for advancement, he was later promoted to landsman and then wardroom steward.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 June 2022
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In the meantime, the Iowa native is continuing to settle into the Hoosier State, which is increasingly feeling like home.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Per the official roster, the Greenbelt, Md., native majored in health administration and public policy.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Countrywoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countrywoman. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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