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Recent Examples of matriarchal
In this case, though, instead of a preening Ian McShane running things, the organizations seem to be exclusively matriarchal.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Both films sharply critique the culture-specific contradictions that constitute a fragile matriarchal solidarity among women and girls in Zambia.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
Could this be a result of the matriarchal structure?
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Barbary macaque troops are also matriarchal, with dominance determined by relatedness to the top-ranking female.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Both films sharply critique the culture-specific contradictions that constitute a fragile matriarchal solidarity among women and girls in Zambia.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
Could this be a result of the matriarchal structure?
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Barbary macaque troops are also matriarchal, with dominance determined by relatedness to the top-ranking female.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for matriarchal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matriarchal
Adjective
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Since a female colleague accused Horner of inappropriate behaviour early last year, Horner’s circumstances at Red Bull have been featured heavily in the news.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Horner, husband to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner, has been fired over a year after being cleared of inappropriate behavior following an investigation over allegations made against him by a female colleague.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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That dismissal is in part due to the patriarchal undermining of films that are largely written and directed by women; Song also stated that people are also fearful of examining their own relationship to the idea of love, which is at the (literal) heart of the rom-com genre.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
3 July 2025
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But for prominent women’s rights campaigners, Sana’s death was the ultimate outcome of unrestricted online abuse of women in a patriarchal country.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Floral and lace prints, often in transparent fabrics, revealed boning and hoop skirt structures, and mutton sleeves added to the feminine innocence that prevailed.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Contrast feminine elements, like a lacy slip dress and embroidered ballerinas, with an oversized boyish button-up for a well-balanced look.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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Mary’s childhood has all of the workhouse tragedy of a Dickens novel, plus insufficient scenes of Susan Lynch as a stern, matronly figure from her youth.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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The groom’s elderly aunt had to be helped inside with signs of heat exhaustion.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Offenders typically target elderly Asian women and convince them that a member of their family is cursed or in danger.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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McQuarrie’s feats lack the comic timing, composition, and emotionalism that cartoonist-director Brad Bird brought to the thrilling Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (Ethan/Tom spider-walking the Burj Khalifa skyscraper and outrunning a dust storm, Paula Patton’s womanly catfight with Léa Seydoux).—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 May 2025
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Through it all, Deneuve’s Bernadette presents a model of soft-spoken, womanly perseverance.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Looking at the macro forces, aging population and chronic diseases significantly increase demand for geriatric specialists, home healthcare workers and chronic disease management professionals.—
Kunal Khashu,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The same goes for Kasper (Kim Bodnia), the Danish group principal, and Kate (Kerry Condon), the Irish technical director, neither of whom trust this geriatric newbie to pull off a miracle.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Pitcher of the Year: Taylor McKean, Aledo Aledo senior Taylor McKean, a Tarleton Softball pledge, was one of the best pitchers in Dallas-Fort Worth and played a pivotal role in another strong season for the Bearcats.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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This starts with senior leaders establishing a cohesive business-technology plan, and assembling the right team to manage the changes.—
Wolfgang Sixl,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Matriarchal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matriarchal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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