as in dowager
a dignified usually elderly woman of some rank or authority
the matron firmly ordered the rowdy little boys back to their seats
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Recent Examples of matron
Behind a bald and bespectacled priest (representing religion), a matron pushes a baby carriage alongside three white geese (family).
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Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
In the book, Nica and Rigel often talk about their complicated history with the matron from their childhood, Margaret Stoker.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
One was a prison matron who had the voice of a pro.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024
Reports show Winfrey flew back to South Africa, took action to address the issue and fired the school’s headmistress and all dorm matrons.
—USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
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Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
In the book, Nica and Rigel often talk about their complicated history with the matron from their childhood, Margaret Stoker.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
One was a prison matron who had the voice of a pro.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024
Reports show Winfrey flew back to South Africa, took action to address the issue and fired the school’s headmistress and all dorm matrons.
—USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for matron
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“Matron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matron. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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