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 squared toe, decorative leather flower and dusty color blocking all carried the offbeat femininity that has made archival Prada footwear particularly appealing to vintage shoppers.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
For her work, dealing with concepts of race, queerness, femininity, and beauty, Thomas equally draws inspiration from art history, popular culture, and African textiles, among other sources.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
The shoe of a woman who means business but hasn't entirely surrendered her femininity.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Othered for her femininity and inclination toward the arts, Cox was physically and emotionally harassed by her peers for most of her schooling.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
For her work, dealing with concepts of race, queerness, femininity, and beauty, Thomas equally draws inspiration from art history, popular culture, and African textiles, among other sources.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
The shoe of a woman who means business but hasn't entirely surrendered her femininity.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Othered for her femininity and inclination toward the arts, Cox was physically and emotionally harassed by her peers for most of her schooling.
—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for femininity
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.
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Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.
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“Femininity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/femininity. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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