variants
also mamma
or momma
as in mother
a female human parent
I'm not your mama—you'll have to clean up after yourself
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Recent Examples of mama
Jean’s mama saw through the ruse but misread it.
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David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
And love got her here, now a happy mama of three with her love.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
No hubby tonight in the audience but her kids were there; in fact, the whole clan moved to Los Angeles from the east coast to support mama in the ballroom.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
Out of more than 1 million votes cast, the mama bear received more than 70,000 votes in the final, while Chunk, estimated to be 30 years old, netted nearly 30,000 votes, according to the competition's website.
—Saman Shafiq, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
And love got her here, now a happy mama of three with her love.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
No hubby tonight in the audience but her kids were there; in fact, the whole clan moved to Los Angeles from the east coast to support mama in the ballroom.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
Out of more than 1 million votes cast, the mama bear received more than 70,000 votes in the final, while Chunk, estimated to be 30 years old, netted nearly 30,000 votes, according to the competition's website.
—Saman Shafiq, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mama
Noun
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When one patient, a new mother experiencing postpartum depression, commits an impulsive, desperate act, Linda is forced to contend with her own physically and emotionally unavailable husband.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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This is a historic case proving Texas will not tolerate crimes against mothers and their preborn children.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Maybe mom and dad were never supposed to nurture your creativity just like their parents never drew them a blueprint on how to survive as immigrants.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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The 24-year-old was practically raised on Gabonese culture via her bonus mom Eudoxie.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My heart broke at the thought that daddy wasn’t coming home for two little kids, and that poor mommy would have to try to explain what happened, endure sleepless nights, and try to move on with her family torn apart.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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In January, the pair had an epic mommy-and-me night at the Valentino show in Paris, turning heads in coordinating outfits that consisted of black dresses, boas and sunglasses.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Mama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mama. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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