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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Broadway seats were filled with many moms and daughters, although all could enjoy.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026 -
To pull off this major feat, your body produces approximately 50% more blood, which increases circulation and makes the skin appear vibrant, plump, and radiant (for some moms at least—not everyone experiences a glow, unfortunately).—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Apparently all mothers, even surrogate mothers, were alike, but at least Adele no longer had to fear monitory parables from her real mother.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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When the conversation turns to women's interest in flexible work options, the focus is on working mothers.—
Subha Barry,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Mas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mas. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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