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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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It returned this season with a movie that revisits the same characters, all grown up and grappling with parenthood.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Economic hardship, however, is not the only factor as the mental and physical demands of parenthood also weigh on many.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

The shift toward later parenthood reflects a shift in priorities.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Payments can only be backdated for three months, meaning some families could be missing out on hundreds of pounds in the fog of new parenthood.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Once, these images of parenthood had troubled Shukumar, adding to his anxiety that he was still a student at thirty-five.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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