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motherliness

noun

Definition of motherliness

as in fruitfulness

motherly character or qualities he cherished his foster parent for her motherliness

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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

Definition of maternity

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One of my personal highlights was the Dries Van Noten show, which demonstrated a particularly sophisticated approach to color, combining richness, subtlety and emotion.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Our best argument in favor of London is that the city has so much to offer and London remains unmatched in the richness and diversity of its ecosystem.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of richness

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Medicare already incorporates productivity into payment updates across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and other settings.

— Bill Miller, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Business owners called for support to modernize machinery, arguing that automation would boost productivity and help protect jobs as competition in foreign markets intensifies.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of productivity

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Junna is eager to become a mother, although several legal barriers prevent her from accessing sperm donations or fertility treatment.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Consequently, it is often grown in rotation with other crops to help improve soil fertility.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

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