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
But as Agnes approaches womanhood, the cracks are already beginning to show.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
Her understanding — and exaltation — of womanhood has also been a strength.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for womanhood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for womanhood
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The theme that surprised Jolie most while working on Couture was the protagonist’s relationship with love and her own femininity.
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These capture the delicate femininity of a ballet flat, with a subtle lift.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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