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Recent Examples of distaff
And then Grisebach uses that distaff twist once again, to comment more broadly on the patriarchal nature and gendered violence of power structures corrupted by historical conflict.
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Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
22 May 2026
An Elm Drive victory would give trainer Phil D’Amato a very successful weekend on the distaff side of the ledger.
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Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2021
The personal rivalries on the distaff side became apparent during the transition: When the Bushes won, Nancy did not invite Barbara to tour the living quarters until January 11 — much later than was traditional.
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NBC News,
21 Apr. 2018
Even if a separate, distaff canon is built, the atmosphere against which it’s being constructed is, gradually, becoming more integrated.
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Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2017
And behind the camera, Scherfig has created something of a distaff utopia: both the book and the screenplay were written by women.
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Richard Lawson,
VanityFair.com,
6 Apr. 2017
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
22 May 2026
An Elm Drive victory would give trainer Phil D’Amato a very successful weekend on the distaff side of the ledger.
—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2021
The personal rivalries on the distaff side became apparent during the transition: When the Bushes won, Nancy did not invite Barbara to tour the living quarters until January 11 — much later than was traditional.
—
NBC News,
21 Apr. 2018
Even if a separate, distaff canon is built, the atmosphere against which it’s being constructed is, gradually, becoming more integrated.
—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2017
And behind the camera, Scherfig has created something of a distaff utopia: both the book and the screenplay were written by women.
—
Richard Lawson,
VanityFair.com,
6 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distaff
Adjective
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Luban’s unexpected journey Only one female whale stuck out from the pod.
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These lifelong female life fluids.
Adjective
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Among the sightings on the third day were Zara Tindall, whose smile was extra bright thanks to her ultra-glossy lips, and Princess Diana's nieces Amelia and Eliza Spencer, both with makeup in perfect ladylike style .
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Complete the look with a crisp button-up and a pair of ladylike heels.
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“Distaff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distaff. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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