as in femininity
the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women
some cultures consider softheartedness a typical element of womanliness
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Noun
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Referencing some bygone version of femininity is very much Fanning’s preferred way to dress.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026 -
The historic mission to the moon has felt like a celebration of femininity on Earth.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 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
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And my interest was obviously impacted by my own experience of motherhood and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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The goal is to bridge the gap for girls transitioning into womanhood.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Womanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanliness. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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