as in mothering
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of motherhood
Alba reflected on motherhood in an Instagram post on Mother’s Day.
—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Brands including Amazon, Summer Fridays and Abercrombie have all tapped the influencer, whose content blends motherhood, entrepreneurship and everyday life for an audience that keeps coming back.
—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In August 2024, Jenner posed with Stormi and Aire for British Vogueand opened up to the outlet about motherhood.
—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
As Scary Mommy expanded from a personal blog into a major parenting brand, Smokler built a following with her honest, often self-deprecating take on motherhood.
—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Woller says as someone who has experienced motherhood in both directions, the key difference is where the focus lies.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 June 2026
In the years since Cordero's death, Kloots has focused on motherhood and her professional career outside of theater.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
The company currently represents more than 50 digital creators with a combined reach of over 60 million followers across lifestyle categories including beauty, lifestyle, fashion, motherhood, wellness, BookTok, and more.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Brands including Amazon, Summer Fridays and Abercrombie have all tapped the influencer, whose content blends motherhood, entrepreneurship and everyday life for an audience that keeps coming back.
—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In August 2024, Jenner posed with Stormi and Aire for British Vogueand opened up to the outlet about motherhood.
—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
As Scary Mommy expanded from a personal blog into a major parenting brand, Smokler built a following with her honest, often self-deprecating take on motherhood.
—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Woller says as someone who has experienced motherhood in both directions, the key difference is where the focus lies.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 June 2026
In the years since Cordero's death, Kloots has focused on motherhood and her professional career outside of theater.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
The company currently represents more than 50 digital creators with a combined reach of over 60 million followers across lifestyle categories including beauty, lifestyle, fashion, motherhood, wellness, BookTok, and more.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motherhood
Noun
-
Yet the history of motherhood has remained largely untold, and the narrative is not often driven by the people who do the actual mothering.
-
Each statue the perfect epitome of silent, mothering, virginal womanhood that Ireland had come to worship.
Noun
-
She was forced to wait until the next morning, when shooting stopped, to find a motorcycle taxi driver willing to navigate around barricades and checkpoints to reach the maternity hospital.
-
Shami, overwhelmed with grief, was taken to the maternity ward to be monitored, with doctors worried about her and the baby.
Noun
-
Back in 2017, the athlete opened up to FC Barcelona about how fatherhood had changed his perspective.
-
The Cubs have two first-time dads, Swanson and pitcher Javier Assad, who are celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday with a deep appreciation of how fatherhood can affect their lives while navigating the challenges of being a big-leaguer.
Noun
-
Stephen Kolek was originally going to start but will instead be placed on the paternity list.
-
That’s because Sánchez is due to land on the paternity list soon, according to Boone.
Cite this Entry
“Motherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherhood. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
