MOTHER SUPERIOR Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

mother superior

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Definition of mother superior

as in Reverend Mother

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Recent Examples of mother superior Wind your way through halls reminiscent of cloisters to dine with mountainous river views, sip cocktails in the bar that was once the office of the Mother Superior, or relax with a massage at the on-site spa. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026 Last year, Watson nabbed the Berlin Silver Bear best supporting performance award for her captivating portrayal of the formidable Mother Superior of the Magdalene Laundries in Tim Mielants’ Small Things Like These. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025 In the film, set in 1948 over the course of just seven days, Teresa — Mother Superior of the convent of the Sisters of Loreto — is in her late 30s. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025 The story is set in Kolkata, India in August 1948, following Teresa, Mother Superior of the convent of the Sisters of Loreto, over the course of seven pivotal days for her. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2025 Sister Agnes saw that the mother was hemorrhaging and wanted to help, but Mother Superior’s instructions were not to interfere with God’s plan, even if there was a threat to two lives. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 May 2025

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Noun

What a theft of life and talent, and what a waste of care, quick-wittedness, and capability by Reverend Mother Constance.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
Wiest will play the Reverend Mother Constance Mary Cabot, who is responsible for keeping her convent running and keeping the sisters safe in episode 7.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2025

Definition of Reverend Mother

Noun

Miranda Priestly, the high priestess of not only the fashion industry, but of all media, the exact industry Andy came to New York to work in.

— Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Enheduanna, a high priestess from Sumer who is credited with being the first person to sign her work, seems to be a fitting obsession for a writer who knows the stakes of authorship.

— Andrea Valdez, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026

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The quick alignment will be a boon to the novice politician, who is simultaneously planning Lindsey Graham’s funeral, serving in his seat via appointment, and launching a snap campaign.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
The buyers, Jung said, are not simply novice traders chasing online hype.

— Lee Ying Shan,Blair Baek, CNBC, 20 July 2026

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