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Recent Examples of countrywoman
Her countrywoman Savilia Blunk also earned a spot on the podium.
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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
But equally indelible are the images of her in later years (and as played by Helen Mirren in The Queen) in off-duty mode—behind the wheel of a Land Rover, a sensibly dressed countrywoman wearing a Barbour and one of those Hermes scarves.
—James Collard, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022
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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
But equally indelible are the images of her in later years (and as played by Helen Mirren in The Queen) in off-duty mode—behind the wheel of a Land Rover, a sensibly dressed countrywoman wearing a Barbour and one of those Hermes scarves.
—James Collard, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countrywoman
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Zelensky’s strong points among his countrymen were his intelligence, patriotism, and strong leadership.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the melee that ensued, Chinese miners working in other rooms rushed in to defend their countrymen.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere at Indian Wells, the USA’s Taylor Fritz defeated Matteo Gigante 6-3, 7-5 in his opening match of the tournament while his compatriot Coco Gauff won her first match since the Australian Open against Moyuka Uchijima.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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After calling Ancelotti the best tactician in the sport earlier this week, though, Capello continued praising his compatriot.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 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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The California native held a lead for the entire final round on Sunday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational before Russell Henley hawked him down with an incredible chip-in eagle on the par-5 16th hole, erasing a three-shot deficit in the final four holes to win his biggest career title.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Ohio native — who turned 37 on Friday, March 14 — previously passed Ray Allen's record of 2,973 career 3-pointers in December 2021.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Countrywoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countrywoman. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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