countrywoman

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Recent Examples of countrywoman Ribas won the first fight, and Dern will be looking to even the score with her countrywoman. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 The 35-year-old earned a title shot against Weili Zhang but lost to her countrywoman via unanimous decision. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Japanese countrywoman Hinako Shibuno, the runner-up last week, was five shots off the lead after a 71. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024 In a statement from the monarch and his wife Queen Camilla posted to X, the pair paid their respects to the countrywoman who became a two-time Academy Award-winning actress and garnered several other acting accolades. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for countrywoman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for countrywoman
Noun
  • Last summer, a glowing reference from countryman John Heitinga, a former Moyes assistant at the London Stadium, convinced Summerville to reject interest from elsewhere.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • An Argentine defender channeled countryman Messi for a few seconds.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Arda Guler seems to be in Alonso’s primary plans, which also pushes Rodrygo onto the bench with his compatriot Endrick.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • Under new rules passed by Denmark’s parliament earlier in June, Danish women who turn 18 after July 1, 2025, will be entered into the lottery system, on an equal footing with their male compatriots.
    James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Several vessels collided, terrifying the uninitiated landsmen on board.
    David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
  • 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
Noun
  • Amir Hassan, a Republican and Flint native, announced his candidacy for Michigan's 8th Congressional District.
    Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
  • Growing 3 to 6 feet tall, this perennial native of eastern North America needs support to keep all those blooming stems upright.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025

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“Countrywoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countrywoman. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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