matriarch
Example Sentences
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It was planned as a peaceful day of mourning for a Watts neighborhood matriarch many knew simply as “Mama Curtis.”
From Los Angeles Times
They’re occasionally joined by the family’s matriarch, Kris, the hot grandma to end all hot grandmas, who recently got a face-lift so impressive that it became national news.
Rampling crackles as a matriarch who can sniff out her kids’ lies and insecurities but has the good manners not to say anything.
From Los Angeles Times
Our services are heavy on the patriarchs—and, for some, the matriarchs too.
Pfeiffer’s Texan matriarch is a delight to watch as she flits about her house, decking the halls with warm, multicolored lights and seasonal throw pillows.
From Salon
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