as in female
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
a designer adding feminine touches to the collection
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Recent Examples of feminine
Mona Fastvold is no stranger to leading from a feminine lens, either.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercerat and Suter tie these feminine details to an edgier vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Ballet flats give the pants a pretty, feminine contrast, while loafers lend a dose of prep-school polish.
—Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
The pointed toe and delicate strap create a feminine silhouette that’s flattering with everything from jeans to silky midi skirts or even a party dress.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Mercerat and Suter tie these feminine details to an edgier vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Ballet flats give the pants a pretty, feminine contrast, while loafers lend a dose of prep-school polish.
—Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
The pointed toe and delicate strap create a feminine silhouette that’s flattering with everything from jeans to silky midi skirts or even a party dress.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for feminine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feminine
female
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Netflix's Adolescence is a four-episode limited series about the family of Jamie Miller (Cooper), a teenage boy accused of stabbing to death his female classmate.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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DiCaprio is up for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture, while Infiniti is up for best performance by a female actor.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Feminine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feminine. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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