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Recent Examples of materfamilias
The novel recounts the history and hardships of the Binewski clan, carnival folk whose pater- and materfamilias, Al and Crystal Lil, create their own freak show.
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Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2022
But with tact and humanity, this materfamilias has still calmed the waters.
—Boyd Van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2019
Though the Roundabout production, which opened on Tuesday evening, stars Elizabeth McGovern as the materfamilias, the story really is Kay’s.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2017
Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2022
But with tact and humanity, this materfamilias has still calmed the waters.
—Boyd Van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2019
Though the Roundabout production, which opened on Tuesday evening, stars Elizabeth McGovern as the materfamilias, the story really is Kay’s.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materfamilias
Noun
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Meanwhile, Gloria Reuben will play Mae Silver, the Silver family matriarch, and Marcus Scribner will play Jonah, the family's youngest member.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
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Her photo may have been prominently displayed, along with Aurora matriarch Marie Wilkinson’s, when the Quad County Urban League celebrated its 50th anniversary at Monday’s open house, but Theodia Gillespie was determined to keep the focus of this event on others.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Historians have long debated which pioneer in the field of women’s policing holds the title of the U.S.’s first policewoman, as opposed to police matron.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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Mary Thema, a clinical matron at Kadoma General Hospital, says Kelly’s case underlines this challenge.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Despite her efforts, her stepmother stood firm, unwilling to reconsider.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The site also emphasized that there’s tension between the heir and his stepmother.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Momma had a smooth labor and delivery and both mamma and baby are doing great!—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Banks is one hard-working mamma, and that’s just fine with her.—
Angel Saunders,
Peoplemag,
30 Oct. 2023
Noun
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Joe’s malleable wife Louise (Emma Stone) falls under the sway of both her conspiracy theorist mom (Deirdre O’Connell) and the charismatic leader (Austin Butler) of a QAnon-type cult.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The concerned mom recalled doctors thinking her son wouldn’t survive the weekend at one point.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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When Italian momma Zia (Nunzia Schiano) makes the guys a special and intimate dinner, directors/screenwriters Brian Crano and David Joseph Craig’s black comedy shoots off into unexpected directions.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Photos show the skinny momma walking on a purple leash and looking quite tired — but alert — arriving at the shelter.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The little babies were seen in photos zipping through the air alongside their mamas.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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Bio-Oil has also received glowing reviews from more than one mama.—
Erin Bunch,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Materfamilias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materfamilias. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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