woman of the hour
Americannoun
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a woman honored by a group.
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a woman who is currently the most important or admired.
Example Sentences
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She's the woman of the hour and would be a big, bold choice for Radio 2.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The entire audience joined in serenading the woman of the hour as they clapped along.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Justin, Emily, Teresa, and Kevin have been sticking around with the understanding that Gina, the woman of the hour, will be swinging by the house.
From The New Yorker • Oct. 14, 2019
“I’m trying to think of what I can say,” said the woman of the hour, sighing and shuddering simultaneously, as if to convey she’s been through an ordeal.
From Washington Post • Jan. 21, 2018
To the International Council, she was "Susan B. Anthony of the World," the woman of the hour, whom all wanted to meet.
From Susan B. Anthony Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian by Lutz, Alma
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