as in feminine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
the photograph shows the silhouette of a full, womanlike figure framed against the backlight from an open farmhouse door
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Adjective
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The juxtaposition of the apex masculinity of the professional athlete with traditionally feminine signifiers of the luxury handbag does seem to short circuit something in the wider culture.
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The brand's elevated styles are heavily marked down right now, including the feminine Lace Midi Dress at 57 percent off and the flattering Colorblock High-rise Riley Trousers at 54 percent off.
Adjective
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The encounter began when Todd and Elvia Malcolm spotted a female moose near the edge of the woods in Telos Township, Maine, and pulled over hoping to snap a photo.
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Keli Gonzalez, a painter the museum commissioned, became frustrated by the lack of female representation.
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“Womanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanlike. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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