ODALISQUES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

odalisques

noun

plural of odalisque

as in chattels

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Noun

Make the first right on the man who permitted the heads of rebelling slaves to be put on stakes and spread across the city in order to prevent the others from getting any ideas.

— Terry Gross, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
There were a lot of stories about the richer people that went away amid all the political problems, and the people working for them, the descendants of the slaves.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of slaves

Noun

The colorful artworks largely depict the sensual hedonistic lifestyles of city dwellers including merchants, courtesans and kabuki actors.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The workers at Sheri’s Ranch, who call themselves courtesans, were given a new contract in December that would give the brothel control over their intellectual property and power of attorney.

— Jessica Hill, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026

Definition of courtesans

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That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.

— Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Plus, bail bondsmen are the ultimate local rent seekers.

— Dan Gooding Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025

Definition of bondmen

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Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Wayfarer Tavern, which opened in 2025, has already achieved legendary status among Greater Cincinnati pizza lovers.

— USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of lovers

Noun

Swift has been seen about town with famous friends, paramours and even one of her cats from time to time.

— Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026
As the media narrative went, a 27-year-old gay serial killer named Andrew Cunanan had murdered five wealthy gay paramours, the last of whom was the fashion designer Gianni Versace.

— Adam Turner, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026

Definition of paramours

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