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Recent Examples of materfamilias
The novel recounts the history and hardships of the Binewski clan, carnival folk whose pater- and materfamilias, Al and Crystal Lil, create their own freak show.
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Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2022
But with tact and humanity, this materfamilias has still calmed the waters.
—Boyd Van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2019
Though the Roundabout production, which opened on Tuesday evening, stars Elizabeth McGovern as the materfamilias, the story really is Kay’s.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2017
Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2022
But with tact and humanity, this materfamilias has still calmed the waters.
—Boyd Van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2019
Though the Roundabout production, which opened on Tuesday evening, stars Elizabeth McGovern as the materfamilias, the story really is Kay’s.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materfamilias
Noun
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Forty Acres Fresh Market introduces an impressive, tiny but mighty, hot bar with Mabel’s Meals, honoring a family matriarch and casual culinary culture in Chicago.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Family matriarch Chanchaisri, now retired and a devoted volunteer at the Buddhist Temple of Dallas, looks back on her decades as a pioneer of Thai food in Dallas and Richardson.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Everyone's favorite gossip, Adjoa Andoh will return as Lady Danbury, the town's societal matron and unofficial matchmaker.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The style, penned by legendary jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger in the 1960s, has grown from a society matron’s must-have to an intelligent gentleman’s accessory.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sophie’s stepmother and former employer, Araminta Gun (Katie Leung), aka Lady Penwood, comes back into focus, along with her two daughters, Rosamund Li (Michelle Mao) and Posy Li (Isabella Wei).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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While titles are not yet being disclosed, the first series is set in a ruthless fashion empire where a desperate young designer is coerced by her stepmother into spying on a notorious playboy CEO.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When the time came to apply for the team, Summers and her mom sat at the kitchen table and signed her up together.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Khimberly's mom and classmates are also calling for stronger measures to prevent bullying and protect students.—
Gio Insignares,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When do mama bears den for the winter in Tahoe?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is not your mama's potato salad!—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Materfamilias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materfamilias. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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