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as in clerical
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as in older
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Recent Examples of patriarchal
This makes Celtic Britain appear more egalitarian compared to the patriarchal Roman world.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Their stories merge into a vast river of feminine creative experience, carrying with them centuries of resistance against the patriarchal pathologization of their creative struggles.
—Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
The Rule uses a lot of imagery to negate all allegations of misogyny and violent patriarchal worldview.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Image The show’s family dynamics and gender roles remain patriarchal.
—Motoko Rich, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Their stories merge into a vast river of feminine creative experience, carrying with them centuries of resistance against the patriarchal pathologization of their creative struggles.
—Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
The Rule uses a lot of imagery to negate all allegations of misogyny and violent patriarchal worldview.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Image The show’s family dynamics and gender roles remain patriarchal.
—Motoko Rich, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for patriarchal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patriarchal
Adjective
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The law only allows schools to recognize changes made to birth certificates that were made to correct a clerical error.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The rescue is seeking volunteers to help feed the animals, as well as clean the pens, grounds and equipment; animal handling and basic interaction; general administration and clerical tasks and special events. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In 2018, on her 110th birthday, Lucas, who is also the oldest living nun in the world, was honored with an apostolic blessing from Pope Francis, per Guinness World Records.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Pope Francis's stop in East Timor is part of his ongoing apostolic journey across four countries between Sept. 2 and Sept. 13.—
Timothy H.J. Nerozzi Fox News,
Fox News,
10 Sep. 2024
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At the same time, southern states and regions in an advanced demographic transition must prepare for an aging population by strengthening geriatric care and Social Security.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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His mother, meanwhile, is a geriatric wreck who needs around-the-clock attention.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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The southern tradition is rooted partly in a century-old revolt against the privileges granted to Brahmans, the priestly caste that sits at the top of Hinduism’s ancient social hierarchy.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Francis has long made prison ministry an important part of his priestly vocation and has made several visits to Rebibbia since becoming pope in 2013 while also including prison visits in many of his foreign trips.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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Twenty died from the disease -- an even mix of elderly cats with previous medical issues and younger, healthier cats.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Now, looking at his father’s lifestyle – with small accidents resulting in rehab and many physical struggles despite being a former athlete – the founder of Sportiv ensures his elderly years will be less challenging through preventative measures and reverse engineering.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The book follows Tom’s moral development, guided by three matriarchal fairies—with political and scientific asides—and the whole can be read as an allegory for the moral principles inhering in evolutionary processes.—
Ben Woollard,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
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Barbary macaque troops are also matriarchal, with dominance determined by relatedness to the top-ranking female.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the historical epic The Brutalist and musical Wicked were nominated for 10 Oscars each, while the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and papal thriller Conclave were next with eight nominations each.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The first signed bottle, a 10-year-aged bourbon with a proof of 132.6, is one of 149 of its kind and displays the papal coat of arms in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' election.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
20 Nov. 2024
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Zack Rosenblatt is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the New York Jets.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Director Kahlil Joseph was on hand to introduce the film, welcomed by Sundance senior programmer Shari Frilot.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Patriarchal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriarchal. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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