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
Her understanding — and exaltation — of womanhood has also been a strength.
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Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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Footwear News,
13 May 2026
And for that reason, hormonal contraception has in recent years been presented as a harmful disruptor of the natural joys of womanhood.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for womanhood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for womanhood
Noun
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Wearing a little top that errs on lingerie makes this outfit strike the perfect balance of androgyny and femininity.
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The Liberty’s tunnel is especially a sight because their tunnel style often lives in between a stretch of femininity and New York grit.
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.
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Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.
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“Womanhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanhood. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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