as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities
he cherished his foster parent for her motherliness
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Noun
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Experts break down systemic issues leading to maternity care deserts.—
Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs,
Parents,
8 Sep. 2025 -
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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That same richness is available to you at work.—
Chiara Alzati,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pesto-Parmesan Croutons add richness to what is typically a light summer meal.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But these figures only scratch the surface of Nepal’s deep economic problems, which include pervasive vulnerable employment – informal and insecure work that is prone to poor conditions and pay – and limited opportunities that constrain long-term productivity.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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People aren’t making personal curriculums out of some hollow drive for productivity or relentless optimization.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Oh, and the reports’ authors want a public-education campaign aimed at improving fertility.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, the study can only show an association and not a direct cause and effect, said Duval, who now directs applied research at CReATe Fertility Centre, a fertility clinic in Toronto.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Motherliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherliness. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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