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Recent Examples of motherhood
Much of the creator economy, which Goldman Sachs estimates is worth around two hundred and fifty billion dollars, is dominated by women selling images of upscale motherhood.
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Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
After that, Duff largely stepped back from music to focus on acting and motherhood.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
In partnership with The Hollywood Roosevelt, the series will see Murgatroyd catch up with fellow reality television stars at the iconic hotel, discussing topics such as motherhood, entrepreneurship, career journeys and their favorite reality TV obsessions.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirsten Obstacles and my first realisations about society's stereotypical attitudes toward motherhood, being a mother, and being an artist and mother quickly led me to take action.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Megan Angelo is the author of Followers and has written about television, film, women and pop culture, and motherhood for publications including The New York Times, Elle, The Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Slate, and Romper.
—Megan Angelo, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
What’s the greatest lesson that motherhood has taught you?
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
Her pain is rooted less in the burdens of motherhood and more in the void that emerges in her grief.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
The exhibition also reflects on motherhood, presence and absence, and the dualities that have shaped the artists’ lives.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
After that, Duff largely stepped back from music to focus on acting and motherhood.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
In partnership with The Hollywood Roosevelt, the series will see Murgatroyd catch up with fellow reality television stars at the iconic hotel, discussing topics such as motherhood, entrepreneurship, career journeys and their favorite reality TV obsessions.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirsten Obstacles and my first realisations about society's stereotypical attitudes toward motherhood, being a mother, and being an artist and mother quickly led me to take action.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Megan Angelo is the author of Followers and has written about television, film, women and pop culture, and motherhood for publications including The New York Times, Elle, The Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Slate, and Romper.
—Megan Angelo, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
What’s the greatest lesson that motherhood has taught you?
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
Her pain is rooted less in the burdens of motherhood and more in the void that emerges in her grief.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
The exhibition also reflects on motherhood, presence and absence, and the dualities that have shaped the artists’ lives.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 10 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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Through healing spaces rooted in rites of passage, fatherhood circles, and creative expression, Cooper is reframing mental health care as joyful, community-centered, and culturally resonant.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Since the former pair never had any children together, the singer is experiencing fatherhood for the first time and, of course, seems to be loving it.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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