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the set of qualities traditionally considered appropriate for or characteristic of women national costumes that accent masculinity and femininity

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Recent Examples of femininity Pearl earrings and tennis bracelets will inject some playful femininity into your office wardrobe, which, for better or worse, usually tends to lean masculine. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025 At Jil Sander, a blush pink style with sheer inserts was a instant crowd-pleaser, redefining modern femininity. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025 Such comments reflect the broader belief that combat sports are not suitable for women and that physical strength somehow undermines femininity. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Just as relevant six years later, the podcast explores femininity, art, and identity—never without a sense of humor. Air Mail, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for femininity
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feminity
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  • An Interview with Marlowe Granados Isabel Slone The author of Happy Hour on charm as currency, the resilience of feminity, and getting away with things.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Margaux's suede version, in particular, will add a touch of feminity to any dressed-up or dressed-down look.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2023

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“Femininity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/femininity. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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