stepmothers

plural of stepmother
as in matrons
a woman that your father marries after his marriage to or relationship with your mother has ended

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Noun
  • There were a lot of moms looking for their kids.
    Steve Guttenberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Celebrity moms like Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively have been seen pulling out plaid shackets, while Jennifer Lawrence and Holmes have buttoned up in plain versions.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Stepmothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepmothers. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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