Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materfamiliases
Noun
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Nowadays, the five members of the famed group have stepped into the role of moms themselves and are now matriarchs of their own families.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Set in Washington Territory, circa 1854, The Abandons revolves around the matriarchs of two very different families, payed by Headey and Anderson.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Family demographics are rapidly changing in the United States, with more women becoming moms later in life and becoming single moms by choice.—
Akilah Siti Easter,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis cineplexes, at least, will be thronged as Hotdish Brigade moms seek relief from clouds of pepper spray.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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The number of people who think that Renee Good being murdered or that picking up old ladies off the street is something that’s appropriate is tiny.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Materfamiliases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materfamiliases. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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