motherly

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She noted my American accent and told me with gentle, motherly scorn that I shouldn’t be traveling while pregnant.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

Now, Herles takes on the motherly role of “Mami” in the 2024 animated series, now available to stream on Paramount+.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

You talk about feeling motherly about your mom now and giving her grace.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

Torres captures a paradoxical mix of motherly strength and unspoken terror, and her performance provides a fascinating look at the brutal impact of authoritarianism on the individual.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

I stepped from the air-conditioned compartment onto the station platform, and the motherly breath of the suburbs enfolded me.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath