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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Each musician brings a lifetime of experience, from single parenthood to military service, that shapes their artistry.
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Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
In London Fog, Kaszas wrestles with anxiety, explores the many modern paths to parenthood, and reflects on growing up with a single immigrant mother — all while trying not to let success change him.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a way, the first moments in the story between Victor and The Creature are a study of parenthood and the quick madness that ensues from sleepless nights and uncertainty.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
But this specific take on the agony and the, well, extra helping of agony that parenthood often feels like is all hers.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
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Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
In London Fog, Kaszas wrestles with anxiety, explores the many modern paths to parenthood, and reflects on growing up with a single immigrant mother — all while trying not to let success change him.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a way, the first moments in the story between Victor and The Creature are a study of parenthood and the quick madness that ensues from sleepless nights and uncertainty.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
But this specific take on the agony and the, well, extra helping of agony that parenthood often feels like is all hers.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parenthood
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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