as in femininity
the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women
she was the ideal of traditional Southern womanhood
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Recent Examples of womanhood
The organization reflected a pattern in this new generation of filmmakers in the Central American country, largely comprised of women, with many telling stories focused on issues of womanhood and, most specifically, being a woman in Costa Rica today.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 July 2025
This particular aroma, a reinterpretation of the original Gorgeous Gardenia, celebrates the delicate and fearless duality of womanhood, encouraging its wearer to pursue their deepest desires.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Dean’s designs not only showcased her unparalleled craftsmanship but also celebrated the multifaceted beauty and strength of Black womanhood.
—Essence, 25 June 2025
In a celebration of womanhood, there’s a host of suitably fabulous women, including (RED) supporters and friends of La DoubleJ, including Iman, Noma Dumezweni, Laura Brown, JJ.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 July 2025
This particular aroma, a reinterpretation of the original Gorgeous Gardenia, celebrates the delicate and fearless duality of womanhood, encouraging its wearer to pursue their deepest desires.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Dean’s designs not only showcased her unparalleled craftsmanship but also celebrated the multifaceted beauty and strength of Black womanhood.
—Essence, 25 June 2025
In a celebration of womanhood, there’s a host of suitably fabulous women, including (RED) supporters and friends of La DoubleJ, including Iman, Noma Dumezweni, Laura Brown, JJ.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for womanhood
Noun
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Masculinity and femininity, the past and the future, softness and sharpness — all collided in a way that felt deeply human.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In an Alex Warren video, that vision of femininity isn’t so threatening.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
8 July 2025
Noun
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An Interview with Marlowe Granados Isabel Slone The author of Happy Hour on charm as currency, the resilience of feminity, and getting away with things.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.—
Roxanne Adamiyatt,
Town & Country,
15 Aug. 2023
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“Womanhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanhood. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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