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 research shows that structure helps with self-regulation and job stress, contributing to productivity and career success.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Institute for Coaching Innovation is convinced that the answer is figuring out how to use the productivity of AI and your human touch without having to make a choice between them.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Vietnam's crisis is not yet as severe as Singapore's or some of East Asia's lowest-fertility states, but the trend line is moving in the same direction.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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There’s no solid evidence that TPO poses fertility risks or other health hazards to humans.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Motherliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherliness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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