as in mother
a female human parent
be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper
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Recent Examples of mom
The mom-killing and dressing up in her clothes, the wearing skinsuits and masks (this also inspired Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Gein’s influence is widespread in the horror film industry, behind some of the most classic genre entries of all time.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The actor, who uses they/them pronouns, gave several shout-outs during their speech, including ones to their mom, their fellow nominees and a date from Grindr.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
And while the name suggests it’s limited to fathers, plenty of moms, siblings, and even solo travelers admit to slipping into the role.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Parker, 15, mom Jess, and dad Glenn Coats pose outside their home.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The actor, who uses they/them pronouns, gave several shout-outs during their speech, including ones to their mom, their fellow nominees and a date from Grindr.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
And while the name suggests it’s limited to fathers, plenty of moms, siblings, and even solo travelers admit to slipping into the role.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Parker, 15, mom Jess, and dad Glenn Coats pose outside their home.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mom
Noun
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Kirsten Obstacles and my first realisations about society's stereotypical attitudes toward motherhood, being a mother, and being an artist and mother quickly led me to take action.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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From Paris’s Belle Époque to New-York and early Hollywood, Alice follows the journey of a visionary artist who defied conventions and expectations as a filmmaker, entrepreneur, wife and mother.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Paul, the perennially viral, soft-swinging, sometimes problematic yet incredibly watchable mommy influencer turned reality star via Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is the next sweetheart looking for love on ABC’s 20-year-old dating show.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 45-year-old’s daughter Ella incorporates the Nurture Cream into her daily routine just like her mommy, and reaches for the Nurture Oil to soothe sunburned skin.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yes mama, violets do it best—blooming and enduring despite the rough summer heat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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So that's become kind of my go-to, when there's a tired mama in the neighborhood who needs something easy to feed her family.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mom. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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