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Recent Examples of materfamilias
The novel recounts the history and hardships of the Binewski clan, carnival folk whose pater- and materfamilias, Al and Crystal Lil, create their own freak show.
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Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2022
But with tact and humanity, this materfamilias has still calmed the waters.
—Boyd Van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2019
Though the Roundabout production, which opened on Tuesday evening, stars Elizabeth McGovern as the materfamilias, the story really is Kay’s.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2017
Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2022
But with tact and humanity, this materfamilias has still calmed the waters.
—Boyd Van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2019
Though the Roundabout production, which opened on Tuesday evening, stars Elizabeth McGovern as the materfamilias, the story really is Kay’s.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materfamilias
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In 2016, the Dune actress appeared alongside the 32-time Grammy winner in the latter’s Lemonade album film, and Bey’s mom, Tina Knowles, even said in April that Z reminds the matriarch of her famous eldest daughter.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Jan. 2025
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The sisters, their kids, and matriarch Kris Jenner posed in matching pajamas for a special screening at Kim Kardashian’s home, which had been transformed into a pink and green wonderland.Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
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The two-year-old daughter of the steward and the matron, who were married, scampered around the wards and played with the residents.Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Half a dozen of the boldest ones took it upon themselves to defy the steward and the matron, and to circumvent the gatehouse guards, who were ostensibly there to prevent undesirable visitors.Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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During a family dinner, OP's father assumed the baby would be named after OP's late stepmother.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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According to court records, Mitchell explained that her father had recently died and that her stepmother had ceased all contact with her and other family members.Nathan Bowe, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Banks is one hard-working mamma, and that’s just fine with her.Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
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God bless my mamma in heaven!Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Apr. 2021
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His mom, Maria Paez, sat next to him, chanting and praying.Katia Riddle, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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What else is going on A mom was convicted of murder after her abuser killed their baby.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tiffany Rowan's 18-year-old dachshund, appropriately named Oscar, is a bit of a momma's boy.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Well, snuggling up to a sugar daddy or momma for housing has a long history here.Outside Online, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
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Only three days later, the malnourished mama gave birth to nine puppies.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Alicia Silverstone is a proud mama now that her son Bear was able to visit her overseas!Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Materfamilias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materfamilias. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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