femme fatale

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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

Pierre Renoir’s Maigret is stoical and efficient, and will not be vamped by Winna Winifried’s peculiar femme fatale, as hard as she tries.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Was I acting like a male or femme fatale?

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

“Long blond hair, padded shoulders — that entire femme fatale look, which I was a complete ham for.”

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2023

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

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood