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Recent Examples of matriarchal
Andor is a matriarchal society, and so his power and influence, though vast, are always second to that of his Queen, to whom his loyalties and services are sworn.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
This counters the hypothesis that Çatalhöyük was a matriarchal society with a priestess class, as that should result in material evidence of quality-of-life differences.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
She’s previously described her last album, Preacher’s Daughter, as the first of a trilogy, with the next two albums set to explore the psyches of the matriarchal line of the fictional Cain family.
—James Factora, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
The atmosphere, though heavy at times, was familial and infused with a distinct matriarchal energy that is invigorating and powerful.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for matriarchal
Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
This counters the hypothesis that Çatalhöyük was a matriarchal society with a priestess class, as that should result in material evidence of quality-of-life differences.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
She’s previously described her last album, Preacher’s Daughter, as the first of a trilogy, with the next two albums set to explore the psyches of the matriarchal line of the fictional Cain family.
—James Factora, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
The atmosphere, though heavy at times, was familial and infused with a distinct matriarchal energy that is invigorating and powerful.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for matriarchal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matriarchal
Adjective
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He was previously charged with sucker-punching an MTA station agent, also female, on Sept. 16 in an East Side subway station.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Kerry Washington Kerry Washington made her hosting debut in 2013 shortly after the show was called out for its lack of Black female cast members.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His name was associated with virtue, honesty, strength, courage and patriarchal leadership.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The film, which will shoot in the third quarter of 2025, explores the inner world of a girl living in Tirana, and her thoughts on women’s emancipation and empowerment in Albania’s patriarchal society.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Every individual, sparrow or human, has masculine and feminine characteristics.—
Donna L. Maney,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
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Play with Proportions Choosing an oversized floral pattern can give the traditionally soft and feminine style an unexpectedly modern look.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After evading suspicion for years, in part because of her disarming, matronly demeanor, Puente was ultimately arrested.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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Pinkham’s matronly smile, printed on labels and advertisements, became as well known as Mona Lisa’s.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Deputies located an elderly man and woman who were both deceased, according to a Facebook post by sheriff’s officials.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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This is also where elderly people can apply for Medicare, which doesn’t have physical outposts of its own.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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My favorite was the dystopian one featured in the tour’s promotional, majestically capturing a Black, womanly otherworldliness concomitant with her performance.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2024
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Her namesake designs reflect her penchant for luxurious fabrics and impeccable make, unexpected flourishes via volume or texture, and womanly silhouettes with a modernist touch.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
4 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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As a licensed occupational therapist who works with geriatric patients with chronic illnesses, Amber Edwards can see firsthand the benefit of encouraging movement in everyday life.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
27 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, southern states and regions in an advanced demographic transition must prepare for an aging population by strengthening geriatric care and Social Security.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, senior officials from both countries met the same day to discuss strengthening ties, negotiating an end to the war, and potentially arranging a meeting between Trump and Putin after years of strained relations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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It was sent to senior Pentagon officials, top military commanders and the directors of numerous defense agencies.—
Dan Lamothe,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Matriarchal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matriarchal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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