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Recent Examples of maternal
The women's hospital will have the highest level of maternal care, a level IV, just like Ascension Seton does now.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But the restructuring had eliminated key teams that regulate food safety and drugs, as well as support a wide range of programs for tobacco, HIV prevention and maternal and infant health.
—Arkansas Online, 2 July 2025
Jeff and his siblings spent their summers on their grandparent’s ranch
Growing up, Jeff, Mark and Christina spent the summer months on their maternal grandfather’s ranch in Cotulla, Texas.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 June 2025
Through research, Women’s Empowerment and Birth Equity Institute has discovered information that highlights the gap in maternal care between Black and white women.
—Lauren-Kennedy Brown, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But the restructuring had eliminated key teams that regulate food safety and drugs, as well as support a wide range of programs for tobacco, HIV prevention and maternal and infant health.
—Arkansas Online, 2 July 2025
Jeff and his siblings spent their summers on their grandparent’s ranch
Growing up, Jeff, Mark and Christina spent the summer months on their maternal grandfather’s ranch in Cotulla, Texas.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 June 2025
Through research, Women’s Empowerment and Birth Equity Institute has discovered information that highlights the gap in maternal care between Black and white women.
—Lauren-Kennedy Brown, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maternal
Adjective
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Floral and lace prints, often in transparent fabrics, revealed boning and hoop skirt structures, and mutton sleeves added to the feminine innocence that prevailed.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Contrast feminine elements, like a lacy slip dress and embroidered ballerinas, with an oversized boyish button-up for a well-balanced look.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Physically unhurt but deeply shaken, she is taken in by a local woman who witnessed the accident and begins to care for Laura with motherly devotion.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Seeing her motherly behavior towards Kayla's children is so heartwarming.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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“Maternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternal. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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