tomboy

Example Sentences

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“Nature has always been in my bones, in my cells,” Fonda said in a recent interview, describing herself as an environmentalist since her tomboy youth.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

She is the consummate cool girl: 33 years old, both a total hottie and a total tomboy, unable to do things like make a real meal or read a book.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

But I always felt a particular closeness to Queen Latifah, maybe because she's from Jersey and I'm from Philly, but also because I was a tomboy when I was young.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2023

So, I always considered myself a tomboy, but I still like to dress up and be sparkly with rhinestones and glitter and fringe and all that kind of stuff.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023

“If Jo is a tomboy and Amy a goose, what am I, please?” asked Beth, ready to share the lecture.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott