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Recent Examples of matriarchal
My mom was really strong, and so is her mom, and her mom, and her mom — a very matriarchal family, in general, on both sides, all my grandmothers, and great-grandmothers.
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
Shop Sonam Kapoor's Open Door Such design derring-do is part of Kapoor’s DNA, traceable back in a matriarchal line of cultured women with a talent for interiors.
—Cosmo Brockway, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2024
Now, matriarchal families are leading the majority of businesses on the island.
—Victoria Leandra, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024
African elephants are highly social animals, living in matriarchal herds led by a female elder.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
Shop Sonam Kapoor's Open Door Such design derring-do is part of Kapoor’s DNA, traceable back in a matriarchal line of cultured women with a talent for interiors.
—Cosmo Brockway, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2024
Now, matriarchal families are leading the majority of businesses on the island.
—Victoria Leandra, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024
African elephants are highly social animals, living in matriarchal herds led by a female elder.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matriarchal
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Male and female worms grow and migrate inside the body.Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Kapadia, who made history as the first Indian female director to win the Cannes Grand Prix, also personally received nominations for the Best Director and Best Screenplay categories.Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Through the eyes of Mercedes (Elisa Zulueta), a married mother working for the judge on the case, Alberdi explores how patriarchal societies push women into nearly inescapable domestic roles.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Prophecy centers the power of women in a patriarchal society in a way that feels authentic and shows the breadth of how ripe Frank Herbert’s books are for Hollywood reimagining.refinery29.com, refinery29.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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While Hillary Clinton favored one of her signature pantsuits, Chelsea opted for an Oscar de la Renta design with feminine touches.Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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The men on the show didn’t always welcome the feminine material.Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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In 2 Years 'Yellowstone' Season 5B Premiere Audience Up 29% In 3-Day Viewing; Series Scores Top International Launch Ever For Paramount+ While Olivieri had a relatively brief run as the femme fatale, Sheridan fans might remember her from her turn as Faith Hill’s matronly sister from 1883.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
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Every few days, a matronly Spanish woman appeared at the fountain to give me a plastic bag with bananas and bread, and sometimes little packets of butter and jam.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2024
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Linda Rosa recalled of the incident Comments An elderly New York City woman fought off four potential robbers on New Year’s Day.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Lynn Shin, a former Head Start teacher at the Round Rock Independent School District, was arrested Dec. 27 on a charge of misdemeanor assault of an elderly or disabled victim, Williamson County jail records show.Lauren Liebhaber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
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My favorite was the dystopian one featured in the tour’s promotional, majestically capturing a Black, womanly otherworldliness concomitant with her performance.Julian Randall, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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Her namesake designs reflect her penchant for luxurious fabrics and impeccable make, unexpected flourishes via volume or texture, and womanly silhouettes with a modernist touch.Miles Socha, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
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This coverage includes a range of medical services, including regular checkups, appointments with specialists, geriatric care and medical equipment.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Circumstances go awry, disappearance and murder are introduced, and Jérémie attaches himself to a geriatric bishop (Jacques Develay), and an unlikely bond, or at least a confidence between them, blooms.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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Iain Martin is a senior editor who covers tech, startups and venture capital out of London, England.Iain Martin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Matriarchal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matriarchal. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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