matriarchal

Example Sentences

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The stoicism of her Seri project is contrasted by the more lighthearted photos she took of people in Juchitán, highlighting the matriarchal culture there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Movies: Olivier’s widow could be playing grand dames on stage, but she likes the travel and money from matriarchal characters in films.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

Thy live in matriarchal groups of about 10 and sometimes meet up with hundreds or thousands of other whales.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

Foster’s performance is all cracked leather and matriarchal bittersweetness, pushing Danvers’ sadness to a place just beneath her impatient, determined surface.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2024

Better to suffer matriarchal displeasure, he thought, than to risk a damage suit by a millionaire.

From Clean Break by Aycock, Roger D.