as in girl
a young unmarried woman
knights are celebrated in fairy tales for rescuing damsels in distress
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Recent Examples of damsel
And then, of course, there’s Jenny, whose unwillingness to be a damsel in distress lends an extra punch to the story’s third act.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
But don’t think Sherry is some damsel in distress, which Midthunder will later elaborate on in the spoiler portion of this interview.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Many challenge the traditional dynamics between the hyper-masculine cowboy and the damsel in distress.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
But don’t think Sherry is some damsel in distress, which Midthunder will later elaborate on in the spoiler portion of this interview.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Many challenge the traditional dynamics between the hyper-masculine cowboy and the damsel in distress.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for damsel
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“Damsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damsel. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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