as in mom
a female human parent
the little boy cried for his mommy
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Recent Examples of mommy
Avelar decided to get her mommy makeover — which typically involves a tummy tuck, breast augmentation and body contouring — nearly two decades after having her first child.
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Robert Bloch turned Gein into the crossdressing and mommy-obsessed Norman Bates in the original Psycho novel.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Then, having a baby and being a present mommy.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In February, it was announced she was cast in the forthcoming season to play Joanne’s former middle school nemesis, who is now an Instagram mommy influencer, Abby.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
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Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Robert Bloch turned Gein into the crossdressing and mommy-obsessed Norman Bates in the original Psycho novel.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Then, having a baby and being a present mommy.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In February, it was announced she was cast in the forthcoming season to play Joanne’s former middle school nemesis, who is now an Instagram mommy influencer, Abby.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mommy
Noun
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When the young mom gave birth, Jacob was not in the picture.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The various images included feature mom and dad with the infant, as well as their two daughters, Karter, 4, and Riley, 2.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her question, in Lipe-Smith’s inquisitive piccolo of a voice, is heartbreaking in its blend of straightforwardness and desperate desire, as is her mother’s wavering response.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Kimberly and her family leave the New Jersey suburbs under dubious circumstances, Kimberly reevaluates her life while dealing with her hypochondriac mother, alcoholic father, scam-artist aunt, her own mortality and her first love.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Mommy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mommy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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