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Recent Examples of maternal
Trump’s maternal line, through his mother Mary Anne MacLeod, is said to connect to the same extended family tree that leads to the House of Windsor.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Suicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, responsible for 20 percent of postpartum deaths.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Every successful birth — and every strong maternal bond — contributes to that bigger picture.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Research shows, however, that access to modern contraceptives, and the ability to prevent or space out pregnancies, improves maternal mortality rates, family incomes and babies’ health.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Suicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, responsible for 20 percent of postpartum deaths.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Every successful birth — and every strong maternal bond — contributes to that bigger picture.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Research shows, however, that access to modern contraceptives, and the ability to prevent or space out pregnancies, improves maternal mortality rates, family incomes and babies’ health.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maternal
Adjective
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Americans watched liberty’s growth with parental pride.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Many hybrids are available in the nursery trade that combine the best traits of the parental lines including large flowers, a compact growth habit, and tolerance to heat and drought.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Everyone has to play their role, the masculine and feminine.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hygiene products are included, too, for deodorant, feminine needs and other concerns.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Across San Diego County, there are various ways to celebrate moms and motherly figures.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The trailer’s slick wordplay and motherly imagery smartly play on both Latto’s Big Mama persona and the pregnancy rumors that have emerged over the past couple of months.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Maternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternal. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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