as in feminity
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
Maybe Pink Isn’t The Problem—The Husband Is Traditionally, pink has been a symbol of femininity, which can be a turn-off.
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
There’s also a real celebration of femininity throughout.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Stylish accents, like a braided upper with textured detailing, add a touch of femininity, while the modest 3-inch heel provides a little bit of height without straining your ankles.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
The delicate buttons that line the sleeves and front of the dress lend the look a femininity, while the pinstripe pattern evokes the zoot suit styles of the Harlem Renaissance.
04 of 20
Jeremy O. Harris
The concept of dandyism dates back to the 18th century and the dandification of Black servants.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
There’s also a real celebration of femininity throughout.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Stylish accents, like a braided upper with textured detailing, add a touch of femininity, while the modest 3-inch heel provides a little bit of height without straining your ankles.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
The delicate buttons that line the sleeves and front of the dress lend the look a femininity, while the pinstripe pattern evokes the zoot suit styles of the Harlem Renaissance.
04 of 20
Jeremy O. Harris
The concept of dandyism dates back to the 18th century and the dandification of Black servants.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for femininity
feminity
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An Interview with Marlowe Granados Isabel Slone The author of Happy Hour on charm as currency, the resilience of feminity, and getting away with things.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.—
Roxanne Adamiyatt,
Town & Country,
15 Aug. 2023
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“Femininity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/femininity. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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