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Recent Examples of motherhood
Four stages of motherhood, depicted over twenty-six years, and following my own path as my child grew into adulthood.
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Joanne Harris
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Rosencrans argues that balancing work and motherhood shows your children the value of perseverance, independence and resilience.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence plays a woman having serious trouble adjusting to motherhood.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The retired athlete, 35, is getting real about what winning looks like in motherhood while celebrating her combo-feeding journey with son Enzo Michael, 6 months.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Qi is more interested in how Chuan’s motherhood is affected — and what happens when Hsiao-Lee is confident enough to rebel against her mom.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
The programming was as relevant as ever, covering everything from AI to podcasting, corporate boards to working motherhood.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Her mother and grandmother had gotten through the pitfalls of motherhood without medication or other forms of support; her mom worked a full-time job while raising three kids.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
According to Bergen, Chloe handled the beginning of motherhood beautifully.
—Jessica Booth, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Joanne Harris
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Rosencrans argues that balancing work and motherhood shows your children the value of perseverance, independence and resilience.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence plays a woman having serious trouble adjusting to motherhood.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The retired athlete, 35, is getting real about what winning looks like in motherhood while celebrating her combo-feeding journey with son Enzo Michael, 6 months.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Qi is more interested in how Chuan’s motherhood is affected — and what happens when Hsiao-Lee is confident enough to rebel against her mom.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
The programming was as relevant as ever, covering everything from AI to podcasting, corporate boards to working motherhood.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Her mother and grandmother had gotten through the pitfalls of motherhood without medication or other forms of support; her mom worked a full-time job while raising three kids.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
According to Bergen, Chloe handled the beginning of motherhood beautifully.
—Jessica Booth, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motherhood
Noun
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Experts break down systemic issues leading to maternity care deserts.—
Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs,
Parents,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the photos, Adalyn wears a pink dress similar to the one her mother wore in her maternity shoot.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Following his entrance into fatherhood, Sanders spoke out with a clear message that included some very important life advance.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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While waving away the responsibilities of kingship, Shrek can’t escape the responsibilities of fatherhood, as Fiona’s pregnant.—
Skyler Trepel September 1,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But after Davina publicly accuses Julia mid-labor of seducing Lord Lovat, the group of women suddenly turn on Julia, yelling at her to repent her sins and repeatedly questioning her about the paternity of her child.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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The pitcher went on the paternity list but was reinstated ahead of Sunday’s finale against Detroit.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Motherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherhood. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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