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female

[fee-meyl] / ˈfi meɪl /
ADJECTIVE
having the qualities or characteristics of a woman
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
of the sex that produces offspring
Synonyms
STRONGEST
childbearing offspring-bearing


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It appears female runners are no longer just taking part in ultra-endurance events, they are competing with their male counterparts, breaking records and in some cases, winning races outright.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday because of a strike by staff over the removal of female colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group, workers and management said.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

According to Forbes, the couple’s dog is a female Samoyed, a breed the American Kennel Club describes as “smart, social, mischievous dogs who demand love and attention.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

Researchers found no significant effect of tyrosine on female lifespan.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

When an American female pilot was killed in an air race in 1933, women were banned from competition until 1935.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

In running distances up to the marathon, there is on average a 10-12% performance gap between males and females.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

As females grow larger to support reproduction and gestation, that potential benefit may become less important.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

Ehrlich added: “While Callaway recently posted a strong quarter, its ability to attract new golfers, especially females, may be compromised.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

She thinks the rise in autism diagnoses is driven by a "late-diagnosed group, mainly females".

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

As soon as the chicks were born, the sexers hurried to separate the males from the females.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata




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