motherliness

noun

Definition of motherlinessnext
as in fruitfulness
motherly character or qualities he cherished his foster parent for her motherliness

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  1. maternity
  2. productivity
  3. fertility
Noun
  • Those actions, in addition to a surge in maternity deaths due to restricted access to medical supplies, amounted to the crime against humanity of extermination, the commission said.
    — Olivia Le Poidevin, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
  • On Sunday, March 9, the influencer and daughter of Eminem shared a series of photos on her Instagram from her maternity shoot.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of maternity
Noun
  • Stereotypes can manifest in hiring and promotion decisions, performance evaluations and everyday interactions, eroding trust and productivity.
    — Alex Shubat, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • For professionals and casual users alike, Windows 11 Pro offers productivity tools for a more seamless PC experience.
    — StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of productivity
Noun
  • Lowering The High Cost Of Fertility The U.S. fertility market is projected to reach $5.97 billion by 2025, driven by rising infertility rates and emerging technology.
    — Geri Stengel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Over the same time frame, the general fertility rate declined from 69.3 births per 1,000 women to 54.5, a record low.
    — Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of fertility
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“Motherliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherliness. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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