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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Recent Examples of maternity
In recent years, El Camino Health has purchased properties at multiple South Bay locations and taken steps to greatly modernize its women’s health and maternity facilities in Mountain View.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Eleven current and former nurses in Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s fifth floor maternity wing were diagnosed with brain tumors, sparking concern from employees and the community.
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
Like much of her wardrobe, Diana’s maternity style was widely praised for its timeless elegance.
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Staff Author,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Tours visit one chamber which became the village’s maternity ward.
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Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Eleven current and former nurses in Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s fifth floor maternity wing were diagnosed with brain tumors, sparking concern from employees and the community.
—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
Like much of her wardrobe, Diana’s maternity style was widely praised for its timeless elegance.
—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Tours visit one chamber which became the village’s maternity ward.
—
Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maternity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maternity
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Under the scheme, Parsi families who earn below a certain threshold can receive financial assistance for fertility treatment and childcare.
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Scientists also are exploring whether microplastics contribute to or cause Parkinson’s disease, impaired fertility, premature births, certain cancers and developmental problems in children.
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Britain has experienced major blows to investment and productivity, a historic surge in annual net migration, and—shorn of the diplomatic heft of a united Europe and subject to the whims of a bullying Trump—a geopolitical humbling.
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Today, users want comfort and productivity gains.
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“Maternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternity. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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