as in wives
the female partner in a marriage
the madam and I are planning to go out for a nice dinner on our anniversary
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Recent Examples of madams
This, dear sirs and madams, is where your policy reaches a truly impressive level of bureaucratic creativity.
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Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Pip pip, cheerio, and a merry good day to you, sirs and madams.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Yehiel Kyle Israel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Pip pip, cheerio, and a merry good day to you, sirs and madams.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for madams
wives
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The two men, who were flanked by their wives, chatted during the parade, which was capped with a flyover of four F-35 military jets.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Buckle up and read on for a complete guide to the wives and girlfriends of Formula 1 racers in the 2026 season.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Madams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madams. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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