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
The effect underscores an almost cartoonish femininity that speaks to a relatively old-fashioned gender stereotype; the counterpart to this woman is the square-jawed, besuited guy with a side part.
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Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Loosely inspired by the songstresses from Greek mythology, Netflix's Sirens is a funny, moving exploration of femininity and class.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Ilona Maher, an American rugby player, used TikTok to showcase her journey with dance and femininity, drawing attention back to Dancing With The Stars, while narrating her experience as a woman in sport.
—Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The designs are equipped with a hint of femininity and edginess.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 May 2025
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Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Loosely inspired by the songstresses from Greek mythology, Netflix's Sirens is a funny, moving exploration of femininity and class.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Ilona Maher, an American rugby player, used TikTok to showcase her journey with dance and femininity, drawing attention back to Dancing With The Stars, while narrating her experience as a woman in sport.
—Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The designs are equipped with a hint of femininity and edginess.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 May 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 13 Jun. 2025.
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