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stepmother

noun

Definition of stepmother

as in mom

a woman that your father marries after his marriage to or relationship with your mother has ended

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Recent Examples of stepmother Perhaps the only one who can relate is Alicent (Olivia Cooke), Rhaenyra’s childhood best friend turned stepmother who also happens to be Otto’s daughter and Aegon’s mother. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 Edelstein married artist Robert Russell in 2014, becoming a stepmother to his two sons. — Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 July 2026 Soon a wicked stepmother named Elvera and her brood came into the Jones family’s life. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026 Her father later married Mary Blalock, who became her stepmother. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepmother

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One thing that’s striking in the book is the importance of the women in your life — especially your mom and your wife.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Our mom emphasized healthy eating and exercise, but our dad always had tons of sweets and junk food at his house.

— Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 24 July 2026

Definition of mom

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Since then, Hills has worked in various hospitals and wards, including spending 10 years as a ward sister and a matron, which are both senior roles for nurses.

— Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
How did a young Upper East Side matron with a small daughter and a dormant career as an art historian get here?

— Lisa Henricksson, Air Mail, 27 June 2026

Definition of matron

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Anderson plays the deceased family matriarch who lost her life after a pack of wolves savagely gobbled her up, leaving nearly nothing behind to be buried.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Here’s a closer look at the properties that chart the rise of television’s most famous matriarch.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

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