motherliness

noun

Definition of motherlinessnext
as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities he cherished his foster parent for her motherliness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motherliness
  1. maternity
  2. richness
  3. productivity
  4. fertility
Noun
  • The somewhat muddled tale of a wealthy foreigner in Italy, going feral from the pressures of maternity both lost and found, feels longer on rather lofty style than substance for some time.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • In some cases, closing a major service like maternity care leads to the decline of other services.
    — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of maternity
Noun
  • The result is a texture and richness that can’t be replicated with modern equipment.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But there’s a lot more richness here than what Marvel might highlight through its popular Spider-Man franchise.
    — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of richness
Noun
  • If fiscal spending lifts growth and productivity, markets will be more forgiving.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Chiron turns retrograde in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, stirring old sensitivity around productivity, usefulness, or the pressure to keep pushing when your system is clearly asking for adjustment.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of productivity
Noun
  • The couple—who were married from 1994 until Angélil’s death from throat cancer in 2016—also underwent several fertility treatments to have their first son René-Charles, 25, in 2000.
    — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • Fibroid symptoms can include heavy menstrual bleeding; longer, more frequent, and more painful periods; pelvic pain or pressure; frequent urination; and, sometimes, fertility challenges.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Definition of fertility
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“Motherliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherliness. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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