as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities
he cherished his foster parent for her motherliness
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At least 30% of managers polled reported that their organization already offers enhanced maternity and paternity pay.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025 -
Kylie Kelce just gave a glimpse at her growing bump — and fun maternity style.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The system is designed to reduce water consumption and offer the best productivity and performance with minimal electric consumption in a production center.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2025
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Research shows that employees who find their work meaningful experience greater job satisfaction, which directly boosts productivity.—
Cathleen Swody,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The method also means no single plant becomes dominant, which improves diversity, and once the soil’s fertility has improved over four years, wheat and oats are grown on the land.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Understanding silent ovulation, irregular cycles, and fertility chances can help those managing reproductive health or trying to conceive.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Motherliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherliness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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