trophy wife
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trophy wife
An Americanism dating back to 1985–90
Example Sentences
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The first lady appears only too happy to fake compassion — with the likely help of AI — in exchange for living the coddled life of a trophy wife.
From Salon
It's in reality TV where the bimbo morphed from the sweet-but-stupid image portrayed by Monroe to the vindictive trophy wife who takes out her pointless grievances by throwing glasses of wine.
From Salon
For Fahy, plotting life after “The Bold Type,” which ended in 2021, included auditioning for the role of a wealthy but unhappy trophy wife in the first season of “The White Lotus.”
From Los Angeles Times
Despite all the forced smiles and cheers, the inauguration had strong funeral energy, right down to Melania Trump dressing like the widowed trophy wife she no doubt thought she'd already be by now.
From Salon
"Trump clearly saw Diana as the ultimate trophy wife," Scott wrote.
From Salon
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