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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Spending time with her is like live action role-playing parenthood.
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As Told To James Factora, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Cuevas wanted to get the full spectrum of emotions that come with all facets of parenthood, but the team was careful not to fall into old habits and lean too heavily on the feeling that carried their previous project.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
The circumstances that finally forced her to reckon with her fear of needles (a global pandemic, the prospect of parenthood and the numerous blood tests that accompanied her pregnancy) were so much bigger than her.
—Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Jimmy’s best friend, Brian (Michael Urie), panics over his fear of parenthood after his husband, Charlie (Devin Kawaoka), raises the idea of adopting a baby.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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As Told To James Factora, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Cuevas wanted to get the full spectrum of emotions that come with all facets of parenthood, but the team was careful not to fall into old habits and lean too heavily on the feeling that carried their previous project.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
The circumstances that finally forced her to reckon with her fear of needles (a global pandemic, the prospect of parenthood and the numerous blood tests that accompanied her pregnancy) were so much bigger than her.
—Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Jimmy’s best friend, Brian (Michael Urie), panics over his fear of parenthood after his husband, Charlie (Devin Kawaoka), raises the idea of adopting a baby.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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