as in feminity
the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women
national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity
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Recent Examples of femininity
For many women, especially those over 50, a breast cancer diagnosis can distort their sense of self and femininity.
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Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
Reflecting Miuccia Prada’s ongoing engagement with stories of femininity and women’s lives, the project expanded Marten’s practice—spanning sculpture, painting, drawing, video, and writing—to include performance for the first time.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Especially early on in the campaign, when I was being attacked as being angry, a shrew, demeaning my husband — all these labels were coming in on me that were essentially trying to rob me of that femininity.
—Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Over the course of a decades-long career, Keaton became known for her keen sartorial choices, often redefining femininity with a slouchy trouser and fitted vest.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
Reflecting Miuccia Prada’s ongoing engagement with stories of femininity and women’s lives, the project expanded Marten’s practice—spanning sculpture, painting, drawing, video, and writing—to include performance for the first time.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Especially early on in the campaign, when I was being attacked as being angry, a shrew, demeaning my husband — all these labels were coming in on me that were essentially trying to rob me of that femininity.
—Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Over the course of a decades-long career, Keaton became known for her keen sartorial choices, often redefining femininity with a slouchy trouser and fitted vest.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for femininity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for femininity
feminity
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An Interview with Marlowe Granados Isabel Slone The author of Happy Hour on charm as currency, the resilience of feminity, and getting away with things.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.—
Roxanne Adamiyatt,
Town & Country,
15 Aug. 2023
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“Femininity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/femininity. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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