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Recent Examples of maternal
Studies have shown that traveling longer distances for obstetric care is associated with worse infant and maternal health outcomes.
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Michelle Nall, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Myers’ maternal half-brother is Quentin Grimes, who currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and spent part of the 2024-25 season with the Mavericks.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
They have been associated with possible maternal benefits, including protection against certain cancers, scar healing, and more.
—Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
Taillon’s connection to Canada can be traced to his maternal grandmother, who came to Canada as a refugee from Hungary during World War II.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Nall, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Myers’ maternal half-brother is Quentin Grimes, who currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and spent part of the 2024-25 season with the Mavericks.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
They have been associated with possible maternal benefits, including protection against certain cancers, scar healing, and more.
—Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
Taillon’s connection to Canada can be traced to his maternal grandmother, who came to Canada as a refugee from Hungary during World War II.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maternal
Adjective
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If age-verification laws somehow pass judicial muster in Tennessee, Ohio, and Mississippi, individuals in this state will face severe restrictions to their freedom of speech, parental judgment and online safety.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Children as young as 12 are also eligible, with parental consent; for 16- and 17-year-olds, only parental consultation is required.—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for a pleated skirt paired with a structured jacket for a more feminine approach.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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The slight kitten heels add a feminine touch, while the open design keeps your feet cool all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Foxie probably expresses her motherly instincts with her dolls, Goodrich said.—
KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Bylsma’s warm register and motherly charm come through terrifically, while Momboisse pairs delightful vocals and strong character commitment for her Logainne.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Maternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternal. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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