parenthood
noun
par·ent·hood
ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 
: the state of being a parent
specifically
: the position, function, or standing of a parent
Examples of parenthood in a Sentence
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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Advertisement Opinion polls show that giving people a route to parenthood via IVF is immensely popular, so even conservative lawmakers have scurried to enact laws to protect the method.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
In 2023, the company launched a new line, Frida Fertility, that offers everything from ovulation trackers to at-home insemination kits to help people on their journey to parenthood in the first place.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 30 May 2024
Also married and in the trenches of parenthood are Rider Strong, who played Shawn Hunter, and Danielle Fishel, who played Topanga Lawrence, among other members of the cast.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Thank you for being my partner in crime, life and parenthood.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 14 May 2024
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
In 2023, the company launched a new line, Frida Fertility, that offers everything from ovulation trackers to at-home insemination kits to help people on their journey to parenthood in the first place.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 30 May 2024
Also married and in the trenches of parenthood are Rider Strong, who played Shawn Hunter, and Danielle Fishel, who played Topanga Lawrence, among other members of the cast.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Thank you for being my partner in crime, life and parenthood.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 14 May 2024
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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