femininity
noun
fem·i·nin·i·ty
ˌfe-mə-ˈni-nə-tē 
1
: the quality or nature of the female sex : the quality, state, or degree of being feminine or womanly
challenging traditional notions about femininity and masculinity
… the women were visions of powerful femininity.—
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national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity
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The relationship between femininity, masculinity, doubt — which is maybe seen as weakness, maybe seen as a feminine quality.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
As fundamentalists seize control, the women remove their veils, speak about their intimate hopes, loves and disappointments, their femininity and their search for a place in an increasingly oppressive society.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
The brand defined femininity with barely covered supermodels in catalogs and campaigns as well as on its annual catwalk.
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Every sketch is crafted with a deep consideration of silhouettes and details that empower women with grace and femininity.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
As fundamentalists seize control, the women remove their veils, speak about their intimate hopes, loves and disappointments, their femininity and their search for a place in an increasingly oppressive society.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
The brand defined femininity with barely covered supermodels in catalogs and campaigns as well as on its annual catwalk.
—Tara John, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Every sketch is crafted with a deep consideration of silhouettes and details that empower women with grace and femininity.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Femininity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/femininity. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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femininity
noun
fem·i·nin·i·ty
ˌfem-ə-ˈnin-ət-ē
plural femininities
: the quality or nature of the female sex
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