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Recent Examples of stepmother
Jim Irsay took over ownership of the Colts in 1997, after his father's death and a legal battle with his stepmother.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 May 2025
There’s also a frank talk with her 100-year-old former publicity man, Rusty Strait, who later wrote a tell-all book about Jayne (Hargitay scolds him for sharing private stories), and a very poignant interview with Ellen Hargitay, her stepmother who married Mickey short after Jayne’s death.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2025
He is being held without bond in the Wakulla County Detention Facility, which is standard protocol because his stepmother is a Leon County Sheriff's deputy.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
Hilderbrand grew up outside of Philadelphia, and, when all of her friends used to travel to the Jersey Shore for the summer, her father and stepmother took her to Cape Cod.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 May 2025
There’s also a frank talk with her 100-year-old former publicity man, Rusty Strait, who later wrote a tell-all book about Jayne (Hargitay scolds him for sharing private stories), and a very poignant interview with Ellen Hargitay, her stepmother who married Mickey short after Jayne’s death.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2025
He is being held without bond in the Wakulla County Detention Facility, which is standard protocol because his stepmother is a Leon County Sheriff's deputy.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
Hilderbrand grew up outside of Philadelphia, and, when all of her friends used to travel to the Jersey Shore for the summer, her father and stepmother took her to Cape Cod.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepmother
Noun
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In 2016, my mom discovered the Travelon Bag Bungee on Amazon and hasn't traveled without it.—
Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Her friend Evelyn Ventura wore a corset her mom got her from Spain.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Mary Thema, a clinical matron at Kadoma General Hospital, says Kelly’s case underlines this challenge.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The aristocratic matron in question, Lady Hemphill, would often accompany her husband to the Huston estate, located in the rugged pastures and boglands of County Galway, for dinner parties and hunting expeditions.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Named after the family matriarch, Sigrid showcases the elegance and complexity achievable in Willamette Valley Chardonnay, with vibrant acidity, a layered, creamy texture, and remarkable age-worthiness.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Machado plays the tough matriarch while newcomers Tatianna Córdoba and Florencia Cuenca play her daughters.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Momma had a smooth labor and delivery and both mamma and baby are doing great!—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Banks is one hard-working mamma, and that’s just fine with her.—
Angel Saunders,
Peoplemag,
30 Oct. 2023
Noun
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Age: 24 Marital status/family: Proudly independent, young fur momma of three.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Beware momma’s kiss: Her lips are laced with poison.—
Robyn Bahr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Photos show the orcas swimming among one another, with some shots of what looks like a baby cuddling up to its mama.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Best for Postpartum: Belly Bandit Mother Tucker Compression Leggings 8/12 Belly Bandit Mother Tucker Compression Leggings A godsend for new mamas, these leggings have the best tummy compression without being too constricting.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
2 June 2025
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“Stepmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepmother. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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