femme

Example Sentences

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In her 2024 Tiny Desk Concert for NPR, Roan is surrounded by seven femme musicians, each wearing red lipstick, blue eyeshadow, a pink button-down or a red party dress.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

But facts were easily eclipsed by lurid speculation, particularly when Short’s nickname was made public: The Black Dahlia was, after all, the perfect moniker for a femme fatale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

And a public programming lineup tied to the exhibition included self-care workshops, live music by Black femme musicians, plus a diverse showcase of queer stand-up comedians.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

Abrasive, shallow and giddily watchable, her Wow Platinum — what a name! — twiddles her clawed fingers like a femme fatale dead certain she can charm her way to the top.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

The femme fatale must be back, Veronica Lake slinks again.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood