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Recent Examples of maternal
Woman of Tomorrow eventually revealed that Supergirl chose to accompany Ruthye purely to guide her, in almost maternal fashion; Krypto was never in need of an antidote from Krem.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Jackson learned that his great-great-grandfather on his maternal side worked as a Pullman Porter from 1945 to 1950.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Because Mary is not naturally very maternal.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The girls all turn toward her in a way that feels maternal.
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Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maternal
Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Jackson learned that his great-great-grandfather on his maternal side worked as a Pullman Porter from 1945 to 1950.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Because Mary is not naturally very maternal.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The girls all turn toward her in a way that feels maternal.
—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maternal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maternal
Adjective
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But then someone leaves, gets sick, takes parental leave or takes time away from their core tasks to onboard a new colleague.
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Under amendments to Washington state laws passed in 2023, shelters don’t have to notify parents whose children seek gender-affirming treatment and reproductive health services if shelter workers fear doing so could lead to parental abuse or neglect.
Adjective
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The juxtaposition of the apex masculinity of the professional athlete with traditionally feminine signifiers of the luxury handbag does seem to short circuit something in the wider culture.
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The brand's elevated styles are heavily marked down right now, including the feminine Lace Midi Dress at 57 percent off and the flattering Colorblock High-rise Riley Trousers at 54 percent off.
Adjective
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Things take an unexpected turn when Aemond, mistaking motherly love for romantic love, leans in and kisses Alicent, leaving her shocked and horrified.
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Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red is steeped in tradition… and a hearty dose of motherly superstition.
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“Maternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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