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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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As the mother to one GOP president and the wife of another, the late first lady was the matriarch of a Republican political dynasty.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The matriarch and mother of some of the biggest superstars in the world received an outpouring of love for her birthday on social media.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The aristocratic matron in question, Lady Hemphill, would often accompany her husband to the Huston estate, located in the rugged pastures and boglands of County Galway, for dinner parties and hunting expeditions.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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But this season, showrunner Mike White pinpoints the willful decadence of the Western world, primarily through Yankees: the husband, wife, and 2.5 children of the Ratliff family, three freewheeling feminist matrons, plus a shady white bachelor and a single black mother.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In Greek myth, the siblings survive their stepmother’s attempt to sacrifice them to the gods by flying away on a ram with a golden fleece.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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At Tom and Molly’s re-sentencing in November 2023, both Jack and Sarah stood before the judge and the court to speak out against their former stepmother.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Momma had a smooth labor and delivery and both mamma and baby are doing great!—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Banks is one hard-working mamma, and that’s just fine with her.—
Angel Saunders,
Peoplemag,
30 Oct. 2023
Noun
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The month of freshly bloomed flowers, calling your mom and honoring those who have died while serving in the military.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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His mom was like a member of the Altar & Rosary Society.—
May 8,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Age: 24 Marital status/family: Proudly independent, young fur momma of three.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Beware momma’s kiss: Her lips are laced with poison.—
Robyn Bahr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Below—just in time for Mother's Day—read just a sampling of the heartfelt things these guys have said about their mama.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
10 May 2025
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An update shared on Thursday by the poster shows the proud cat mama feeding her little kittens, each one of them featuring one of the colors found in their mom's fur, ranging from orange, to gray, and black.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Materfamilias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materfamilias. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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