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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 And, in New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute regularly hosts fashion exhibitions, ranging from Chinese aesthetics to American femininity. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025 Ashlyn found her stride with the right counterbalance of soft femininity. David Moin, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025 Bettmann Ivanka, who attended the inaugural ceremonies earlier in the day in a forest green Dior skirt suit and matching beret, seemed to appeal to a more traditional conservative aesthetic with her choice, drawing on 1950s and ‘60s femininity. Sam Reed, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2025 Drawing inspiration from the minimalist court dress of the late 18th century, the fragrance is a nuanced exploration of femininity—structured yet sensual, refined yet raw. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for femininity

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“Femininity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/femininity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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