as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities
he cherished his foster parent for her motherliness
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Noun
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The friends launched Vervee Scrubs, a line of maternity and flexible-sized scrubs.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026 -
The bill includes a provision honoring Kira that would include training for respectful maternity care without bias.—
Amy Eskind,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The burger is finished with pepper Jack cheese for richness and a bit more bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Co-produced by visionary Spanish helmer El Guincho (of Rosalía and FKA Twigs fame) TURR4ZO is darkly hued and cinematic, infused by dozens of brilliant samples that pay tribute to the richness of Argentina’s music culture.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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The overarching concern, Daly said, is whether AI will be leveraged to promote human flourishing or whether efficiency and productivity will become the focus, leaving patients behind.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Even if your afternoon productivity was thrust into immediate peril.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 14,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Experts say the new terminology could help reduce stigma tied to fertility issues and encourage more comprehensive treatment approaches that address the condition’s metabolic and endocrine complications.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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There are many ways for things to go wrong, given the number of parties involved, from surrogates and intended parents to fertility clinics, attorneys, and escrow agencies.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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“Motherliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherliness. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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