stepmother
noun
step·moth·er
ˈstep-ˌmə-t͟hər 
: the wife of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal mother
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In addition to Brandy's lovely Cinderella, the wonderful and wonderfully diverse cast can count Prince Charming Paolo Montalbán and wicked stepmother Bernadette Peters as highlights.
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EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
After learning of the allegations, the teen’s stepmother reached out to the mother of another teen and expressed concern that Mancini may have assaulted that boy as well, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2025
On the track, Bhad Bhabie — whose real name is Danielle Bregoli — raps about Alabama's stepmother Kourtney Kardashian, who married Travis, 49, in May 2022.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
As the groom’s stepmother, Moore is the second wife of Ellen Barkin’s nightmares.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
After learning of the allegations, the teen’s stepmother reached out to the mother of another teen and expressed concern that Mancini may have assaulted that boy as well, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2025
On the track, Bhad Bhabie — whose real name is Danielle Bregoli — raps about Alabama's stepmother Kourtney Kardashian, who married Travis, 49, in May 2022.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
As the groom’s stepmother, Moore is the second wife of Ellen Barkin’s nightmares.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Stepmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepmother. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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stepmother
noun
step·moth·er
-ˌmət͟h-ər
: the wife of one's father when distinct from one's natural or legal mother
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