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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Thrilling are the hints of feminine power.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026 -
The Kylie Cosmetics founder typically works with stylist Alexander Rose to pull feminine, form-fitting pieces from Schiaparelli, Ashi Studio or the vault of Versace.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The backstory Casa Cody is the oldest operating hotel in Palm Springs, founded in the 1920s by female pioneer Harriet Cody, cousin to the legendary Buffalo Bill.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Choate was one of the first wave of schools to organize a hockey program for female students, starting with a club program in 1973, and Stanley has been involved with the program for nearly half its existence.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Womanlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanlike. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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