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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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Nia Long plays Katherine Jackson, the family's matriarch, while Colman Domingo portrays Joe Jackson, the father and manager who helped launch the Jackson 5.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The film centers on Sueli, a formidable matriarch presiding over a busy, multi-generational household.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The matron on duty, Annie Leewright, booked the woman into jail.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The couple will spend the remainder of the early morning hours in a threesome with an elderly society matron, sucking on her earlobes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As Athena’s stepmother testified, the jury was shown an image of Athena taken from a video inside the delivery truck.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Bear charges hiker Instagram user @benbabusis shared an absolutely insane video on Sunday (via his stepmother) of a hiker coming face-to-face with a massive bear that didn't seem happy to be bothered.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Growing up, my family spent summers on Cape Cod, where my mom now lives and runs a coffee shop.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jaime Pressly's eldest son Dezi (with ex Eric Cubiche) gave the thumbs up for mom to jump in for a photo ahead of his senior prom in 2025.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Following suit, Charlotte could be seen clapping along with her mama while watching along.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Big baby shower, big photoshoot, big welcome into becoming a mama.—
Donia Duchess,
Health,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Materfamilias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materfamilias. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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