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Recent Examples of mama's boy
This is not being a mama's boy, this is being a good and moral human being.
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Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
At the end of the day, Drake's a certified mama's boy.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
By his own admission, Dustin Vitale is a mama's boy.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2021
Before that day, the chipper 23-year-old was known as a mama's boy.
—Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN, 3 June 2020
Both huge mama's boys, doing any and everything for our mothers.
—Trey Moses, Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2017
That said, did anyone else see Dr. G as a mama's boy?
—Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2018
Aiken credits his character to his mother, calling himself a mama's boy even now.
—Allison Glock, Esquire, 1 Nov. 2014
Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
At the end of the day, Drake's a certified mama's boy.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
By his own admission, Dustin Vitale is a mama's boy.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2021
Before that day, the chipper 23-year-old was known as a mama's boy.
—Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN, 3 June 2020
Both huge mama's boys, doing any and everything for our mothers.
—Trey Moses, Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2017
That said, did anyone else see Dr. G as a mama's boy?
—Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2018
Aiken credits his character to his mother, calling himself a mama's boy even now.
—Allison Glock, Esquire, 1 Nov. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mama's boy
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For Stowell, his wife and three kids, including his son who was younger than 10, entrance to Hollywood Studios cost $974.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The clinics will also include financial education resources for kids and families that will be delivered through the lens of basketball.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Four men, including a minor, were arrested in connection to a shooting that killed a teenager and injured a woman, North Richland Hills Police said in a release Monday.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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According to prosecutors, the teenager reciprocated by sending back photos of himself — only to be hit with a blackmail demand of $150 to prevent the images from being disseminated online.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Salting the Tomatoes for Sandwiches Tomato sandwiches are a staple lunch at grandma’s during summertime, and bored kiddos tend to love chipping in.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Besides local vendors, bring the kiddos for the bounce house, petting zoo and live music. 🐢 Roxborough's Spring Fest returns to Ridge Avenue on Saturday from 11am-6pm.—
Mike D'Onofrio,
Axios,
8 May 2025
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First, governments could consider warning labels for ultra-processed and red meat products and restrict marketing junk food to children and adolescents.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The collectives are able to pull adolescents into their orbit by first establishing contact on public platforms, according to an April report from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada’s national police force.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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The couple usually hide the youngsters' faces in online photos but in these their features were visible.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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The rest of the cast is predominantly made up of youngsters with different types of disability.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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The old lad won the 2025 Masters in the most patent way possible, by outwitting an army of demons and finally meeting his place in history.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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He was joined for his lads night away by Thomas van Straubenzee, who is one of Princess Charlotte’s godfathers, and Nicholas van Cutsem, who William has known for most of his life (and is one of Prince Louis’ godfathers).—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The juveniles have also been charged with murder, attempted armed robbery and second-degree burglary, but in Department of Juvenile Justice petitions.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The juvenile was transported to Norwalk Hospital for treatment.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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The foraging experience is $163 per adult, $155 per youth or senior, or $391 per family, with a minimum of four participants and a maximum of six.—
Debbie Olsen,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The city, county and state must prioritize youth investment.—
Tio Hardiman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Mama's boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mama%27s%20boy. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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