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Recent Examples of motherly
The attendant was not warm or gentle, but her assertive touch felt motherly, even sensible.
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Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite this, Jen still harbored hopes of playing a motherly role in the teen’s life.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The image that Ruby and Myka sold to their viewers relied on the veneration of motherly authority—the idea that the domestic sphere is where women hold court and exert quiet control.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
Hewitt cites motherly love as a major source of strength throughout her entire life.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2025
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Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite this, Jen still harbored hopes of playing a motherly role in the teen’s life.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The image that Ruby and Myka sold to their viewers relied on the veneration of motherly authority—the idea that the domestic sphere is where women hold court and exert quiet control.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
Hewitt cites motherly love as a major source of strength throughout her entire life.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motherly
maternal
Adjective
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Remember, few other OB/GYNs, fewer access points, higher maternal health mortality rates, higher infant mortality rates.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
11 May 2025
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Notably, maternal affection did not significantly influence two of the Big Five traits—extraversion and neuroticism—suggesting that other factors such as peer relationships or genetic influences, may play a larger role in shaping these characteristics.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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“Motherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherly. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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