MATRIARCHAL Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

matriarchal

adjective

Definition of matriarchal

as in female

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Recent Examples of matriarchal In the supporting role of the matriarchal cookhouse keeper Maria was Denyce Graves, the legendary mezzo-soprano opera star. — Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026 There is a strong matriarchal figure whose presence dictates the course of action. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026 This matriarchal practice defines Tunisia’s food culture. — Boutheina Ben Salem, Vogue, 8 May 2026 This campy, reality-shifting comedy series questions what would happen if a flaming misogynist woke up in a world that was completely matriarchal and subjugated men based on their gender. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for matriarchal

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Adjective

Just a decade ago, pregnancy would frequently signal the end of a female athlete’s professional career.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
But almost everyone watches romance stories, which account for 76% of female viewing and 54% of male viewing.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of female

Adjective

Others, though—Cahun and Moore, but also Victor Brauner—saw how fascism was inextricable from patriarchal power, and sought to free themselves from the confines of gender altogether.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
His condescension toward his mother surely represents patriarchal attitudes of the period.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026

Definition of patriarchal

Adjective

Once worn by Sharon Stone on the runway, the suit look got an edgy and feminine twist thanks to the patent leather thigh-high boots, which featured a sharp pointed toe and stiletto heel in addition to slight crinkling throughout the shaft.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
And Helen Jon is a resortwear label that offers flattering, feminine suits with real structure and bright hues.

— Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Definition of feminine

Adjective

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems.

— Mary Lyle, Arkansas Online, 23 July 2026
One Sunday, Henrichsen assaulted an elderly couple walking along a road, knocking over an 80-year-old man and striking his wife, according to a memo compiled by the neighborhood homeowner’s association.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of elderly

Adjective

After evading suspicion for years, in part because of her disarming, matronly demeanor, Puente was ultimately arrested.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 July 2026
After years of matronly tankinis, there are now some great plus-size swim pieces available on the market, including this scarlet snake-print one-piece from Nomads Swimwear.

— Sarah Chiwaya, Refinery29, 6 Apr. 2025

Definition of matronly

Adjective

The motion requests that a judge allow Allaway to leave a geriatric unit at Napa State Hospital and instead take part in outpatient treatment.

— Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 July 2026
John Goodman co-stars as a geriatric US president, with Mercedes Hernandez playing Digger’s housekeeper.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Definition of geriatric

Adjective

With its elegant, womanly heel curving into a narrow point and its sensible perforated top designed to resemble a man's oxford dress shoe, the oxford pump is the shoe of a woman who stands between two worlds.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Marant launched her label and had her first show in 1994, quickly becoming a byword for a hip, womanly brand of boho chic.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

Definition of womanly

Adjective

Redshirt senior Maddux Madsen is heading into his third year as the full-time starter for Boise State football, with little in the way of competition for his starting spot in 2026.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
However, the senior manager changed his mind after the two began working together.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

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