as in moms
a female human parent
the little boy cried for his mommy
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Recent Examples of mommies
Some people's mommies and daddies really, really struggle with money, and that is not something to ever make fun of somebody for.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mommies
Noun
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While the rest of the moms have reserved time for group activities like Mayci’s book launch and keeping Taylor away from Dakota, Whitney is finding herself farther and farther away — in both the spiritual and the literal sense — from all things Utah.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Supporting new mothers Ascension Seton Foundation's Food is the Best Medicine program for new moms delivers six meals per week from Cook's Nook, as well as a box of fresh vegetables and shelf-stable items from Farmshare Austin, and gift cards.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A lot of the ambivalent parent discourse tends to coagulate around white cis-het mothers of a certain milieu.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Guests also listened to a recording by each Ticktocker that expressed their gratitude to their mothers who joined them throughout their six-year journey in NCL, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Mommies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mommies. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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