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
Over five years, more than 400 maternity care providers have enrolled in BH Impact, with the psychiatric consultation service supporting care for more than 440 pregnant patients.
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Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
These families don't generally face out-of-pocket costs for maternity care, and the new billing system won't affect them financially.
—Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 3 June 2026
For the pillow particular, there’s a menu that includes buckwheat, down, foam, maternity—even a NASA pillow developed for astronauts suffering from neck or back pain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In another post, the expectant mom shared some behind-the-scenes footage from her maternity shoot.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
These families don't generally face out-of-pocket costs for maternity care, and the new billing system won't affect them financially.
—Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 3 June 2026
For the pillow particular, there’s a menu that includes buckwheat, down, foam, maternity—even a NASA pillow developed for astronauts suffering from neck or back pain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In another post, the expectant mom shared some behind-the-scenes footage from her maternity shoot.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for maternity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maternity
Noun
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Improving Soil Structure By breaking down old plant matter, mushrooms naturally help to build soil fertility.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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Many fertility clinics won’t attempt egg retrievals on women over 45.—
Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
16 June 2026
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For up to a month, Luban remained in a spot off the southern coast of India that is known for high food productivity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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It’s been rigged with state-of-the-art technologies to streamline daily operations, boost productivity efficiency, and overall workflow, ultimately enabling Burlington to get merchandise to its stores faster.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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“Maternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternity. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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