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Recent Examples of motherly
The attendant was not warm or gentle, but her assertive touch felt motherly, even sensible.
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Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite this, Jen still harbored hopes of playing a motherly role in the teen’s life.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The image that Ruby and Myka sold to their viewers relied on the veneration of motherly authority—the idea that the domestic sphere is where women hold court and exert quiet control.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
Hewitt cites motherly love as a major source of strength throughout her entire life.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2025
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Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite this, Jen still harbored hopes of playing a motherly role in the teen’s life.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The image that Ruby and Myka sold to their viewers relied on the veneration of motherly authority—the idea that the domestic sphere is where women hold court and exert quiet control.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
Hewitt cites motherly love as a major source of strength throughout her entire life.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motherly
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Closing the Gaps in Maternal Mental Health Care Dr. Diana Ramos, California's Surgeon General, and a passionate women's health advocate, sees Not Calm Moms as filling critical gaps where traditional maternal healthcare often falls short.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In fact, research shows that maternal ambivalence is incredibly common.—
Ruthie Ackerman,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Motherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherly. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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