as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities
she had such maternity at such a young age that all her classmates went to her for comfort
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She’s been hailed for changing the maternity fashion game due to her skin-baring, high fashion maternity outfits.
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Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 10 Mar. 2025
On Sunday, March 9, the influencer and daughter of Eminem shared a series of photos on her Instagram from her maternity shoot.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
There are even maternity shorts on the market these days which would make a great option for stifling summer days!
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
The maternity fund grew from a shared goal between the WTA and PIF to invest in the future of women’s tennis.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 10 Mar. 2025
On Sunday, March 9, the influencer and daughter of Eminem shared a series of photos on her Instagram from her maternity shoot.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
There are even maternity shorts on the market these days which would make a great option for stifling summer days!
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
The maternity fund grew from a shared goal between the WTA and PIF to invest in the future of women’s tennis.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maternity
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“Maternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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