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
Her first solo show explores magic, memory, culture and the resilience that is fundamental to femininity.
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Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Such comments reflect the broader belief that combat sports are not suitable for women and that physical strength somehow undermines femininity.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Zoee's album, produced by a majority female team, addresses themes of femininity and gender inequality in the music industry.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025
Leonora possesses an unwieldy, arch brand of femininity.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
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Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Such comments reflect the broader belief that combat sports are not suitable for women and that physical strength somehow undermines femininity.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Zoee's album, produced by a majority female team, addresses themes of femininity and gender inequality in the music industry.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025
Leonora possesses an unwieldy, arch brand of femininity.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
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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 9 Oct. 2025.
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