as in femininity
the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women
she was the ideal of traditional Southern womanhood
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Recent Examples of womanhood
In Cavarocchi’s practice, womanhood is seen as a manifestation of nature, with landscapes playing a role in healing trauma and reflecting cyclical rhythms of regeneration.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The entire record is a Trojan horse—a clear vision of white womanhood that hides a whole lot of churning, uneasy feelings.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 19 Apr. 2026
But as Agnes approaches womanhood, the cracks are already beginning to show.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Motherhood draws her back to Europe, where a reckoning with her own mother prompts both women to reassess what womanhood, tradition and freedom mean across generations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
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Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The entire record is a Trojan horse—a clear vision of white womanhood that hides a whole lot of churning, uneasy feelings.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 19 Apr. 2026
But as Agnes approaches womanhood, the cracks are already beginning to show.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Motherhood draws her back to Europe, where a reckoning with her own mother prompts both women to reassess what womanhood, tradition and freedom mean across generations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for womanhood
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Made from the brand’s best-selling breathable linen, the set is cool and casual, with an air of fancy femininity thanks to the stylish scallop detailing along the top’s cut-away front and the shorts’ hem.—
Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Her influences range from Russian icons and Italian primitives to Renaissance painters, divine and mythological figures, particularly Venus as an archetype of femininity, and the queens of ancient Egypt.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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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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“Womanhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanhood. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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