consort
noun
a husband or wife; spouse, especially of a reigning monarch.
consorts
Example Sentences
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According to the New York Times, it chose not to pursue prosecution because it worried that some potential witnesses, be they fellow partiers or former youthful consorts, “might not have stood up well under cross-examination.”
From Slate ● Dec. 20, 2024
Male squid born between early April and mid-July grow large before starting reproduction and become consorts.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024
Queen consorts do not formally share the sovereign’s powers, and dropping the “consort” part of the title does not change that.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2023
But the first break with tradition comes here: previously, consorts were crowned with new headpieces, created just for this moment.
From Salon ● May 5, 2023
Human midwives to deliver babies from human consorts.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
