as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities
she had such maternity at such a young age that all her classmates went to her for comfort
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Recent Examples of maternity
The bill includes a provision honoring Kira that would include training for respectful maternity care without bias.
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Amy Eskind, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of the proceeds will go toward a new maternity unit that meets the state’s earthquake building safety requirements.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The viral Vogue cover of a pregnant Rihanna, captured by Annie Leibowitz in 2022, made waves for the way the pop star’s lacey bustier catsuit challenged expectations of maternity wear.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
It was implied that Dr. Al-Hashimi was present during the 2020 maternity ward massacre in Kabul.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2026
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Amy Eskind, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of the proceeds will go toward a new maternity unit that meets the state’s earthquake building safety requirements.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The viral Vogue cover of a pregnant Rihanna, captured by Annie Leibowitz in 2022, made waves for the way the pop star’s lacey bustier catsuit challenged expectations of maternity wear.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
It was implied that Dr. Al-Hashimi was present during the 2020 maternity ward massacre in Kabul.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maternity
Noun
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Like beans and peas, clover naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil and improves soil health and fertility over time.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Connecticut’s fertility rate ranked 41st in 2023, among the lowest of all states and the District of Columbia.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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The overarching concern, Daly said, is whether AI will be leveraged to promote human flourishing or whether efficiency and productivity will become the focus, leaving patients behind.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Even if your afternoon productivity was thrust into immediate peril.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 14,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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“Maternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maternity. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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