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
And for that reason, hormonal contraception has in recent years been presented as a harmful disruptor of the natural joys of womanhood.
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Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
The conversation shifts into a broader reflection on womanhood.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In Cavarocchi’s practice, womanhood is seen as a manifestation of nature, with landscapes playing a role in healing trauma and reflecting cyclical rhythms of regeneration.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The entire record is a Trojan horse—a clear vision of white womanhood that hides a whole lot of churning, uneasy feelings.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 19 Apr. 2026
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Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
The conversation shifts into a broader reflection on womanhood.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In Cavarocchi’s practice, womanhood is seen as a manifestation of nature, with landscapes playing a role in healing trauma and reflecting cyclical rhythms of regeneration.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The entire record is a Trojan horse—a clear vision of white womanhood that hides a whole lot of churning, uneasy feelings.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for womanhood
Noun
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Designer Batsheva Hay built her cult following on prairie dresses, exaggerated collars, and an eccentric femininity.—
Anny Choi,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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Othered for her femininity and inclination toward the arts, Cox was physically and emotionally harassed by her peers for most of her schooling.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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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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In this wildly inventive collection of stories, Kirby explores the power of feminity in its many forms – including as brazen witches, virgins who can't be sacrificed and even cockroaches who catcallers fear.—
Lizz Schumer,
Good Housekeeping,
24 May 2022
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“Womanhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanhood. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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