as in femininity
the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women
what constitutes womanishness varies by culture and era
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Noun
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While the look reads glamorous or vintage, it’s not meant to connect to yesteryear’s femininity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026 -
According to Hong, her designs balance femininity with edge, while always keeping an eye toward wearability.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
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Brooks Carthon said nursing proved to be second nature for Black womanhood.—
Brandon Goldner,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, writing about Muslim womanhood has flourished in the nonfiction space.—
Hafsa Lodi,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Womanishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanishness. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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