Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materfamiliases
Noun
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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
Noun
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For most of its centuries-long history, su filindeu was a tradition passed down through a single line of matriarchs from Nuoro, a town in the mountainous interior of the island.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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But Sterling also likes to return to her roots and whip up a simple 15-minute pasta dinner that reminds her of one of her beloved matriarchs.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Most importantly, the healthcare providers who participated spent the second half of the training in small groups with moms in recovery from HardBeauty who serve as peer support specialists.—
Karli Swenson,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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Another 34% of Gen Z dads said the same, as well as 30% of Gen Z moms.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Most of the other tenants were lonely old ladies.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Little old ladies lay down their canes to get close to him.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Materfamiliases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materfamiliases. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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