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the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity

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Recent Examples of femininity Drawing inspiration from the minimalist court dress of the late 18th century, the fragrance is a nuanced exploration of femininity—structured yet sensual, refined yet raw. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025 She’s seen leaning over a table, adding a boost of femininity with her body slightly leaning to show the curves in her silhouette. Wwd Staff, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 When Kidman’s Suzanne Stone enlists a rebellious high schooler (Joaquin Phoenix) in her plan to get rid of her husband, Kidman’s well-to-do femininity takes on a darker, colder tone. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025 The collection was indeed a combination of Blumarine’s lightness and femininity and Koma’s more sculptural and glam hand. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for femininity

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“Femininity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/femininity. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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