motherly

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Each has done their motherly duty and views home and family as the center of their world.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Guibert says it was her own protective, motherly instinct that gave her pause; she also preferred the idea of a scripted film.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 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

But it’s when Kermit praises her motherly instincts to save her daughter from the aliens that Streep’s commitment to the part truly stands out.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2025

Then she smiled a very sweet, motherly smile.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley