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parenthood

[pair-uhnt-hood, par-] / ˈpɛər əntˌhʊd, ˈpær- /
NOUN
fatherhood
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NOUN
maternity
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Antonyms
NOUN
motherhood
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The MV Hondius was a dream trip for me, one of my last exotic trips before parenthood.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

You may have heard of doulas who help mothers during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“But delayed parenthood often comes with increased reliance on fertility care, and today, too many people who want children face significant barriers to accessing it.”

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have officially entered parenthood, welcoming their first little one.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Plus, she’s been sewing banners, interviewing new judges, and finding sponsors for the pageant, which means she’s checked out of parenthood completely for a few months.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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