as in female
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with women
a designer adding feminine touches to the collection
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Recent Examples of feminine
Beyond their fierce loyalty to competing luxury brands, Lawrence's artsy aesthetic favors breezy fabrics and eclectic accessories, while Stewart is a fan of structured suiting, daring haircuts, and an artful mix of masculine and feminine silhouettes.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 May 2025
The first comes across smooth and feminine, and the second offers a hair-raising kick and masculine vibe.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
This iconic sneaker receives a distinctly feminine twist through its intricate embellishments, symbolizing Jordan Brand’s 40-year journey—from its foundation in sport to its elevated place in culture.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
Sindoor's vibrant red color symbolizes feminine valor, power, courage, ferocity, compassion, and grace.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 May 2025
The first comes across smooth and feminine, and the second offers a hair-raising kick and masculine vibe.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
This iconic sneaker receives a distinctly feminine twist through its intricate embellishments, symbolizing Jordan Brand’s 40-year journey—from its foundation in sport to its elevated place in culture.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
Sindoor's vibrant red color symbolizes feminine valor, power, courage, ferocity, compassion, and grace.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feminine
female
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On average, female participants took about 4.5 bites to finish their pizza slice, while men took just 2.1 bites. Number of chews.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
23 May 2025
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In this eerie tale about fear, lust, and female empowerment, the real question becomes whether this is an act of witchcraft—or a witch hunt.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“Feminine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feminine. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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