as in moms
a female human parent
I told my ma that on Mother's Day we'd be dining at the town's toniest restaurant
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Noun
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Christi also works with YourMomCares, a nonprofit organization founded by celebrities and influencers' moms — including Adam Levine's mom, Patsy Noah, and Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein's mom, Sharon Feldstein — to help increase access to youth mental healthcare.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025 -
With more tasks and much more stress, many moms are doing the lion’s share, but at what cost?—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Women travel with their mothers, daughters, long-time friends for a reunion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Fox mothers spend ample time out of sight and may be watching from a distance or out hunting rather than standing right beside their young.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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“Mas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mas. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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