as in woman
a female romantic companion
after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him
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Recent Examples of gal
Editor’s Choice: Top 3 Best-smelling Body Sprays Fragrance is highly dependent on personal preference — gals that love gourmands aren’t going to reach for a white floral body mist.
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Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
Oh, so that was a first. SMART: I was offered one once by a gal, but politely declined.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Celebrate her in style throughout Florida with unforgettable brunches, a chic gals’ getaway and elegant afternoon teas — complete with cocktails and bubbly.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The episode continues the momentum with an extended stalker-vision first-person shot, as an unseen person creeps inexorably into an unidentified home at night, eventually revealing the Empire ghoul who tortured our gal Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona) last season.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
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Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
Oh, so that was a first. SMART: I was offered one once by a gal, but politely declined.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Celebrate her in style throughout Florida with unforgettable brunches, a chic gals’ getaway and elegant afternoon teas — complete with cocktails and bubbly.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The episode continues the momentum with an extended stalker-vision first-person shot, as an unseen person creeps inexorably into an unidentified home at night, eventually revealing the Empire ghoul who tortured our gal Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona) last season.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gal
Noun
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Hello Sunshine was versed in bringing women’s stories to life.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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With today's vote in the Senate, Texas will lay the foundation for protecting women's spaces and opportunities.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Hunter married his long-time girlfriend and now wife, Leanna Lenee, this past weekend.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The girlfriend was then confused by the interaction, which prompted the man to tell her about his daughter’s near-drowning experience.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump's eldest son, 47, wrote of the 73-year-old former first lady, whose doctorate degree is in education.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Logan Marshall-Green (Upgrade, Lou) plays a character who complicates the lives of both of these ladies, Patrick says.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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“Gal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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