as in femininity
the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women
what constitutes womanishness varies by culture and era
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Noun
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Masculinity and femininity, the past and the future, softness and sharpness — all collided in a way that felt deeply human.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025 -
Her skirt featured a flowing, whimsical aesthetic, adding a touch of femininity to the overall sartorial statement.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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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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Marking a young girl’s transition into womanhood, the event is often months in the making and rich with tradition and family pride.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Some headlines applauded the juggernaut for its intentionality about Black womanhood, but others took a more critical tone and none was more polarizing than the image of Lauryn Hill performing in a near-empty Caesars Superdome at 3:47 in the morning.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Womanishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/womanishness. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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