as in feminine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
the composer's new music calls for female voices
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as in lady
an adult female human being
researchers are looking for females aged 50 to 70 to take part in the study
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Recent Examples of female
Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The female filmmakers behind this new wave of flesh and flash are finding critical and commercial success by combining the viscerally grotesque with progressive themes exploring bodily autonomy, beauty standards, and social expectations for women.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
The bones sampled for the study represented 30 total individuals, including 17 females and 13 males.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Kerry Washington Kerry Washington made her hosting debut in 2013 shortly after the show was called out for its lack of Black female cast members.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The female filmmakers behind this new wave of flesh and flash are finding critical and commercial success by combining the viscerally grotesque with progressive themes exploring bodily autonomy, beauty standards, and social expectations for women.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
And, more than twice as many male characters as females were 50 and older.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
The bones sampled for the study represented 30 total individuals, including 17 females and 13 males.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for female
Adjective
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Out of all the body types, the hourglass shape is considered the ideal type because of the feminine proportions of an hourglass, in which the bust and hips are wider than the waist.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Smocked detailing in the back and adjustable straps ensure a comfortable, custom fit, while soft ruffles and an A-line shape add feminine flair.—
Kaitlin Marks,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Valentine’s Day project was marketed as a body of work that would lean more into R&B and the ladies.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Who do the ladies consider the sexiest man on the planet?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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In the study, women who drank more than 0.7 ounces (20 grams) or more a day and men who drank 1.05 ounces (30 grams) or more a day were defined as heavy drinkers.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Williams is putting a lot of visibility on women in the sport.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Female.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/female. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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