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girlfriend

[gurl-frend] / ˈgɜrlˌfrɛnd /
NOUN
female acquaintance or romantic companion
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In recent days, he’s been sharing his tent with his new girlfriend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He is as indifferent to his fate as he is to his girlfriend or to his mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Luckily for “The Bachelorette” star, his office at Serhant is just a few miles from his own Jupiter dwelling, which was designed by his girlfriend, Tate Madden.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

They found him not guilty in relation to the second adult dog, Beauty, on the basis that she was owned by his girlfriend.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Prove to him and myself that I can be an awesome girlfriend.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam