madame

Example Sentences

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Mr. Cole had at first tried out a number of stage names, from Sally Stanford, after the San Francisco madame who later became the mayor of Sausalito, to just plain Walter.

From New York Times

“As soon as I started talking with recruiters, I was told, ‘Understand, madame: At 59 you’ll only be working for a few years,’” she recalled.

From New York Times

When Bass finished taking her oath of office, Harris said “madame mayor,” drawing loud cheers from the audience in the Microsoft Theater as people leaped to their feet.

From New York Times

For something more substantial, there is a seafood tower to share, along with a Parisian-centric menu that includes a croque madame sandwich, duck confit and pâté served with baguettes.

From Seattle Times

To illustrate the pride of the French housewife dedicated to cleanliness, Sempé drew madame polishing the tracks of a railroad line that ran just outside her front gate.

From New York Times