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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According to Hong, her designs balance femininity with edge, while always keeping an eye toward wearability.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Collectively, the new fragrances embody femininity and confidence, washing off the fragrance’s sexier past branding, which was a reflection of the scent market 10 years ago.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
9 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
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It is framed as a celebration of Black womanhood, voice and artistry — but its center of gravity is motherhood, specifically Black motherhood in Texas, where the risks surrounding pregnancy and birth remain stark and unequal.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hungerstone is a delicious tribute to the inherent horrors of womanhood and the desperate and exquisite vulgarity of desire.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Womanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanliness. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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