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 barriers have worsened in the past decade as more maternity wards close, pharmacies struggle to stay in business and rural hospitals and clinics brace for federal Medicaid cuts.
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Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The options were very limited in maternity fashion, specifically.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
For example, Broward Health opened a maternity clinic in Lauderdale Lakes that was expected to serve 200 women, but more than 1,700 received prenatal care there in its first year.
—Shane Strum, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Just keep in mind that the interior maternity ward rooms sitting around the courtyard are privy to some noise bubbling up from the restaurant below, though only the lightest of sleepers are likely to notice.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The options were very limited in maternity fashion, specifically.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
For example, Broward Health opened a maternity clinic in Lauderdale Lakes that was expected to serve 200 women, but more than 1,700 received prenatal care there in its first year.
—Shane Strum, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Just keep in mind that the interior maternity ward rooms sitting around the courtyard are privy to some noise bubbling up from the restaurant below, though only the lightest of sleepers are likely to notice.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maternity
Noun
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The biggest barriers to entry with fertility are affordability and access, something this partnership has the potential to address in a unique way.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Older clinical concerns suggested that appendicitis or appendectomy might impair fertility by causing inflammation and scarring – known as tubal adhesions – in the fallopian tubes.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Powered by a processor borrowed from a previous-generation iPhone, it's meant for people who mostly get things done in their browser and with basic productivity apps, sort of like a Chromebook.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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An expert shares the simple design tweaks that can transform your home office into a focused, productivity-boosting space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Maternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternity. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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