as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities
she had such maternity at such a young age that all her classmates went to her for comfort
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Recent Examples of maternity
And in that moment, Palvin delivered a masterclass in maternity dressing with style.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Against this backdrop, a maternity home for teenagers becomes a crossroads in the lives of Olivia, Grace, and Ariana.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026
On Wednesday, premium denim brand DL1961 bowed a collection of maternity jeans and T-shirts with Bumpsuit, a celebrity-favorite maternity and motherhood brand.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Against this backdrop, a maternity home for teenagers becomes a crossroads in the lives of Olivia, Grace, and Ariana.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Against this backdrop, a maternity home for teenagers becomes a crossroads in the lives of Olivia, Grace, and Ariana.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026
On Wednesday, premium denim brand DL1961 bowed a collection of maternity jeans and T-shirts with Bumpsuit, a celebrity-favorite maternity and motherhood brand.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Against this backdrop, a maternity home for teenagers becomes a crossroads in the lives of Olivia, Grace, and Ariana.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maternity
Noun
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The sperm was banked after Epstein's conviction, which raises murky ethics issues in the fertility industry.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Bloodwork found that Fasone was experiencing elevated levels of prolactin, the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates lactation and influences fertility.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The firm estimates the global productivity opportunity at $430 billion to $550 billion annually across real estate, construction and development.—
Jeromee Johnson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This, not the glamorous demos, not the productivity gains, and not the investor narrative, is the work that matters.—
Brandi Thomas,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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“Maternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternity. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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