motherhood

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Recent Examples of motherhood Despite having health insurance, her coverage does not fully pay for her care, leaving her with substantial medical bills while balancing motherhood and running her practice. — Tania Francois, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 What’s one thing you’re obsessed with right now that has nothing to do with motherhood? — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2026 Steinfeld has similarly opened up about how motherhood has changed her for the better. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 Rahadian says he was drawn to a story of motherhood told through children whose mother was missing from their lives, set in a moment when a person’s citizenship could be taken away suddenly, by force and without warning. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Longer-term space travel will require serious conversations about motherhood, family and health. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The 65-minute show at the Wallis, which moves to South Coast Repertory on Thursday, blends cabaret, memoir and comedy, with songs about motherhood and perimenopause. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 For Rundle’s clients, who are often dealing with new motherhood, a stroller walk can feel much more feasible than a fancy dinner. — Angela Haupt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 De Villiers’ content similarly focuses on fashion, beauty, motherhood, wellness, and travel. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motherhood
Noun
  • The cultural ascendance of intensive mothering, in which mothers are deemed entirely responsible for their children’s well-being and success, has upped the ante.
    — Marianne Cooper, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
  • To make their point perfectly clear, women are sharing photos of themselves breastfeeding in front of Old Masters paintings in museums that depict the very same mothering act.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • Canadian singer Keshia Chanté dispelled the rumors of Drizzy being the father of her baby after speculation continued to mount following her maternity photo shoot landing on social media.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Quarantine has also been imposed in at least one of the city’s maternity hospitals, according to Liudi Baikala.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Huncho spoke to Complex about how fatherhood has already brought positive change to his life.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Ali stars as Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Nearly two years after that paternity accusation was made public, radio journalist Young was approached by Glass Entertainment in May 2025 about hosting what would become the Love Trapped limited series podcast.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • About an hour before the San Diego Padres faced the Milwaukee Brewers with their season on the line, All-Star closer Mason Miller went on the paternity list to attend the birth of his child.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Motherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherhood. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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