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motherhood

[muhth-er-hood] / ˈmʌð ərˌhʊd /
NOUN
maternity
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This jackpot portrayal of working motherhood never ceases to be a thrill for me.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

I want to see Elizabeth James laughing on the set of a photo shoot, with her daughter helping to style the campaign—where motherhood doesn’t end when work begins, and the beauty is the blur.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

Under titles including work, community, motherhood, sports and civic life, the diverse array of artists effectively underlines the essential nature of these experiences.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Part of their story, then, is that it’s a vile myth that pregnancy and motherhood can be hard on women.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

She would buy books about motherhood and find a wet nurse and decorate the bedroom.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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