Thesaurus results for GIRLFRIEND

girlfriend

noun

ˈgər(-ə)l-ˌfrend

Definition of girlfriend

as in woman

a female romantic companion he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years

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Recent Examples of girlfriend And then there are the dozens of examples of rogue cops using Flock cameras for their own personal agendas, such as tracking wives, girlfriends or ex-girlfriends. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 His girlfriend, actor and model Elizabeth Hurley, wore a purple dress with a long slit to mark the occasion. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 The footage includes Cohen’s taking classes, walking the streets, and going on various shows as Ali G (occasionally accompanied by a very pregnant-looking girlfriend, played by British comedian Morgana Robinson). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Last year’s offseason was defined by Belichick’s relationship with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, and her role with the program. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for girlfriend

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Noun

Many Iranian women are openly flouting the rule – and authorities seem wary of launching a crackdown, for now.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Rivera-Vega is suspected of setting the fire and also had been charged with arson causing great bodiliy injury before the woman died.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of woman

Noun

At its heart, ‘Juul’ is the story of a young girl who is constantly being pulled down by the world around her.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
This strange girl who wanders around alone in the middle of nowhere and then enters a house that belongs to gentle bears.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of girl

Noun

But what truly took the event to new heights was the way the ladies from the other franchises reacted to being on Kyle’s turf.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Just a few days earlier at Palazzo Brancaccio, the ladies of the Roman aristocracy had vied to appear in the ballroom scenes, perhaps hoping to meet Gregory Peck.

— Daria Egidi, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of lady

Noun

Her daughter, who is an animal lover, has learned about marine creatures by scuba diving and going on submarine rides on their trips.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Overnight, the foundation became a staple among makeup artists and beauty lovers worldwide, thanks to its second-skin finish and lit-from-within glow.

— Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

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