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
Having successfully raised a daughter to the threshold of womanhood, his usefulness is up.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Each episode will include candid conversations about body image, health, friendship and the contradictions of modern womanhood.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
And my interest was obviously impacted by my own experience of motherhood and womanhood.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
The goal is to bridge the gap for girls transitioning into womanhood.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Each episode will include candid conversations about body image, health, friendship and the contradictions of modern womanhood.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
And my interest was obviously impacted by my own experience of motherhood and womanhood.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
The goal is to bridge the gap for girls transitioning into womanhood.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for womanhood
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The overexaggerated femininity, in Linda Cho’s frosting-on-an-Easter-cake costumes, is its own winking critique.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The decor leans into ‘80s femininity, with tones of teal and dusty pink with gold finishes and curved motifs.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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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 1 May. 2026.
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