materfamiliases

noun

plural of materfamilias
as in matrons

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  1. matrons
  2. matriarchs
  3. moms
  4. old ladies
Noun
  • There was also a shift toward elaborate descriptions of what society matrons wore to events, and again, women were believed to be more able to provide these verbal illustrations.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of matrons
Noun
  • Instead, menopause elevates them to the respected role of matriarchs in their families.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026
  • The matriarchs who fed the team.
    — Ricardo Adé, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Definition of matriarchs
Noun
  • Maria Kang built her career around fitness, healthy eating and helping other moms prioritize wellness.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
  • Although nursing typically ends around 16 weeks, raccoon youngsters often remain with their moms for up to nine months.
    — Kelly Lambert, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of moms
Noun
  • Most of the other tenants were lonely old ladies.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Little old ladies lay down their canes to get close to him.
    — Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of old ladies
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“Materfamiliases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materfamiliases. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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