Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of materfamiliasThe novel recounts the history and hardships of the Binewski clan, carnival folk whose pater- and materfamilias, Al and Crystal Lil, create their own freak show.—Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2022 But with tact and humanity, this materfamilias has still calmed the waters.—Boyd Van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2019 Though the Roundabout production, which opened on Tuesday evening, stars Elizabeth McGovern as the materfamilias, the story really is Kay’s.—Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2017
Lao Wang Noodle House, which has served as the literal matriarch and patriarch of Denver’s soup dumpling scene for a quarter of a century, will close on Feb. 15.
—
Jonathan Shikes,
The Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2025
The matriarch of the illustrious Quartermaine family, Monica owns the coveted Quartermaine Mansion and is the former chief of staff and most recent board chairman of General Hospital.
This sparked a national debate with doctors, riding-club officials, legislators, animal-welfare advocates, and society matrons voicing their opinions on women openly straddling bikes and horses in public.
—
Rebecca Scofield / Made by History,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
The two-year-old daughter of the steward and the matron, who were married, scampered around the wards and played with the residents.
During a family dinner, OP's father assumed the baby would be named after OP's late stepmother.
—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
According to court records, Mitchell explained that her father had recently died and that her stepmother had ceased all contact with her and other family members.
Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendall’s childhood handed down from her mom Kris–most notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments.
—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2025
Mom Spots Coyote Looking at Her Twins ‘Like a Snack’ in Backyard
By Daniella Gray
Family and Parenting Reporter
0
A mom's chilling encounter with a coyote lurking in her backyard has gone viral.
Share