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maternity

noun

mə-ˈtər-nə-tē

Definition of maternity

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 The actress, who is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, has been embracing maternity fashion. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Lyst data suggested that searches for maternity clothes have dropped by as much as 45%. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore make a sweet family theme, and Pooh's round silhouette can also be a fun maternity option. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Hospitals are also closing labor and maternity wards — nearly 60 wards have closed since 2012, according to CalMatters. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maternity

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But as Scientific American has previously reported, taking testosterone comes with potential risks, including a decline in fertility, smaller testicles, acne, and more.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
The investment bank began research coverage of the fertility benefits provider with an overweight rating and $37 price target on the stock, suggesting 45% upside from Wednesday's close.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

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His approach combines research on neuroscience and productivity with personal experience and stories.

— John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Thousands of employers are keeping tabs on the whereabouts, productivity and communications of workers with technology that was adopted widely during the coronavirus pandemic.

— Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of productivity

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