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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But many moms have found that their hair grows back fuller and healthier in just a few months using Mielle Organics Strengthening Shampoo.—
Claire West,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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The streets surrounding 1641 and 1650 Ocean Avenue are mostly quiet except for moms pushing strollers.—
Daniel Yadin,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are actually multiple mentions of mothers this week.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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And their mothers lived to be 96, 90, and 84.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Mommies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mommies. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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