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lesbian

[lez-bee-uhn] / ˈlɛz bi ən /
ADJECTIVE
attracted to same sex
Synonyms
Antonyms


NOUN
woman attracted to women
Synonyms
STRONGEST
homosexual woman sapphist tribade
WEAK


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Between 2019 and 2024, the number of over-50s identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual in the UK increased by around a third - from roughly 340,000 to almost 460,000.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

To the best of their knowledge, they are the only openly lesbian and gay direct descendants of Jefferson and Hemings.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

Six years ago, the transgender-rights movement won a landmark victory when the high court ruled that the Civil Rights Act’s prohibition on sex discrimination in the workplace extends to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

AI "allows creators to produce stories independently and share them instantly", said Camallere, a 34-year-old lesbian who used several cutting-edge image generators to make "Featherweight".

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

I realized I was a lesbian just recently, when my best friend told me that she loved me and I returned her love.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

Their security team is led by Savage, with a crew of dedicated lesbians and a few men with guard cards to make sure no weapons enter the party, practicing deescalation, conflict resolution and mediation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

In the rhinestone-clad, quick-witted country music queen, many gays and lesbians saw an unexpected but unwavering ally that advocated for their dignity and rights long before it was popular to do so.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Grace is now 34 and runs a charity, the Uganda Minority Shelters Consortium, which provides safe housing to gay men and lesbians across Uganda.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

Some Gen-Z lesbians have gushed that they are “so feral” over the 24-year-old actor, while others joked that they would hide all evidence of their lesbianism if they met Hudson in real life.

From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2026

Eventually I lose myself a little in his life, dancing along with Austin, William, Nicolas, and a few hundred other gays and lesbians when the parade organizers blast the Village People’s “In the Navy.”

From "Every Day" by David Levithan


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