Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materfamiliases
Noun
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The Danish-Nigerian sisters wore a combination of thrifted pieces and styles borrowed from the matriarchs of their family.—
Glenys Johnson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025 -
In most families, grandmothers are pillars of support, legendary cooks, the matriarchs who are the keepers of all the family's stories (and secrets), and the very willing babysitter who frequently sweeps in to save date night.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So why are so many moms leaving their jobs?—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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From her drive as an athlete to her success outside of the game, Morgan continues to find ways to elevate young players, moms, and athletes in ways that allow others to win.—
Jackie Gutierrez,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The kind of person who helps old ladies with their groceries and warns kids about the dangers of drugs.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Aug. 2025
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A couple of 70-year-old ladies.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Materfamiliases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materfamiliases. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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