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Recent Examples of motherhood
Her story echoed the broader theme of motherhood as advocacy.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
All of the work grew out of documenting her postpartum experience during the pandemic, then turning her attention to motherhood, generations and the American landscape.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
These moms told open, honest and raw stories of abuse, trauma, substance use, recovery, relapse and motherhood.
—Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
After welcoming her son, Hilton opened up to PEOPLE in October 2023 about the most surprising part of motherhood.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
In general, her social media presence is defined by relatable posts about motherhood and WAG life.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Your experience with motherhood also came out of a difficult relationship with your ex-partner Darius Jackson.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Thus, the cisgendered body and heterosexuality are a dynamic instead of a foundation to our conceptions of Black motherhood.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
She is recognized for redefining modern motherhood and championing mindful, family‑friendly consumption.
—Vale Siegrist, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
All of the work grew out of documenting her postpartum experience during the pandemic, then turning her attention to motherhood, generations and the American landscape.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
These moms told open, honest and raw stories of abuse, trauma, substance use, recovery, relapse and motherhood.
—Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
After welcoming her son, Hilton opened up to PEOPLE in October 2023 about the most surprising part of motherhood.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
In general, her social media presence is defined by relatable posts about motherhood and WAG life.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Your experience with motherhood also came out of a difficult relationship with your ex-partner Darius Jackson.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Thus, the cisgendered body and heterosexuality are a dynamic instead of a foundation to our conceptions of Black motherhood.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
She is recognized for redefining modern motherhood and championing mindful, family‑friendly consumption.
—Vale Siegrist, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motherhood
Noun
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Yet the history of motherhood has remained largely untold, and the narrative is not often driven by the people who do the actual mothering.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Each statue the perfect epitome of silent, mothering, virginal womanhood that Ireland had come to worship.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Tours visit one chamber which became the village’s maternity ward.—
Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Roizman’s findings led to better hygiene in maternity wards, and a dramatic decrease in HSV infections in neonatal wards.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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According to a 2011 paper from University of Notre Dame professor Lee Gettler, part of the largest study on fatherhood and testosterone ever conducted, men averaged around a 25% drop in testosterone after becoming fathers.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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His capacity has developed across multiple areas, such as artistry, fatherhood, and partnership.—
Meagan Jordan,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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Court papers reviewed by USA TODAY show the couple had opened paternity cases relating to their children.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Murphy later confirmed his paternity with a DNA test.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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“Motherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherhood. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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