as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities
he cherished his foster parent for her motherliness
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Noun
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Experts break down systemic issues leading to maternity care deserts.—
Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs,
Parents,
8 Sep. 2025 -
In the photos, Adalyn wears a pink dress similar to the one her mother wore in her maternity shoot.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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White rum lays down a clean, spirited base, while the richness of maple syrup lends a silky depth that softens the citrus bite of fresh lemon juice.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tender mushrooms and beef add richness, while dry red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard add depth.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Over the course of a career, multiple 'mini retirements' can help employees stay in the workforce longer while maintaining productivity and performing at their best.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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For him, vibe coding isn’t just a productivity hack, but a future cultural mandate.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pam then reveals that Marie was conceived in a fertility clinic at God U.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Analysis by the Institute for Family Studies shows a connection, finding that fertility rates among weekly-attending religious Americans have never dropped much below 2 children per woman.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Motherliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherliness. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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