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Recent Examples of matriarchal
Andor is a matriarchal society, and so his power and influence, though vast, are always second to that of his Queen, to whom his loyalties and services are sworn.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
This counters the hypothesis that Çatalhöyük was a matriarchal society with a priestess class, as that should result in material evidence of quality-of-life differences.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
She’s previously described her last album, Preacher’s Daughter, as the first of a trilogy, with the next two albums set to explore the psyches of the matriarchal line of the fictional Cain family.
—James Factora, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
The atmosphere, though heavy at times, was familial and infused with a distinct matriarchal energy that is invigorating and powerful.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
This counters the hypothesis that Çatalhöyük was a matriarchal society with a priestess class, as that should result in material evidence of quality-of-life differences.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
She’s previously described her last album, Preacher’s Daughter, as the first of a trilogy, with the next two albums set to explore the psyches of the matriarchal line of the fictional Cain family.
—James Factora, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
The atmosphere, though heavy at times, was familial and infused with a distinct matriarchal energy that is invigorating and powerful.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for matriarchal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matriarchal
Adjective
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He was previously charged with sucker-punching an MTA station agent, also female, on Sept. 16 in an East Side subway station.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Under Yao’s leadership, Bad Rabbit has become a champion for independent voices, particularly female directors and emerging talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His name was associated with virtue, honesty, strength, courage and patriarchal leadership.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The film, which will shoot in the third quarter of 2025, explores the inner world of a girl living in Tirana, and her thoughts on women’s emancipation and empowerment in Albania’s patriarchal society.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In a press statement, the new line is described as blending directional design with a feminine edge.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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The new brand is fusing together architectural design with a feminine edge.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After evading suspicion for years, in part because of her disarming, matronly demeanor, Puente was ultimately arrested.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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Pinkham’s matronly smile, printed on labels and advertisements, became as well known as Mona Lisa’s.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These include dental and pharmaceutical coverage, and home care for elderly patients.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Overall, prosecutors say the scheme defrauded hundreds of elderly victims across the U.S. until early June 2024, when Canadian law enforcement executed search warrants at the call centers.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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My favorite was the dystopian one featured in the tour’s promotional, majestically capturing a Black, womanly otherworldliness concomitant with her performance.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2024
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Her namesake designs reflect her penchant for luxurious fabrics and impeccable make, unexpected flourishes via volume or texture, and womanly silhouettes with a modernist touch.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
4 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Without bundles of cash for a consumer marketing push, Stinchcombe and McDonnell spread the word through social media, geriatric care managers and senior housing providers.—
Lindsey Choo,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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As a licensed occupational therapist who works with geriatric patients with chronic illnesses, Amber Edwards can see firsthand the benefit of encouraging movement in everyday life.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Spear, who also has the title of a senior counselor to Kennedy, has been tightly controlling communications across the department, multiple officials said.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Last year saw a 17 percent surge in senior players to bring their total to 302K. Increased Tennis Participation Means More Tennis Courts And Facilities Needed As mentioned earlier, in order to keep courting more players, the U.S. will need to have more tennis courts and facilities available.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Matriarchal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matriarchal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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