as in virginal
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Recent Examples of maidenly
Virgo Virgo is symbolized by the maidenly virgin, which often leads to the misconception that Virgos are prudish and innocent.
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Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 25 Oct. 2017
Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 25 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maidenly
Adjective
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The film treats Ryder’s Beth as the evil hag witch who the virginal hard worker Nina has to beat to achieve her dreams, and Ryder plays that role with relish and gusto.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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That’s because our immune systems are no longer so virginal to the SARS-CoV-2, given previous exposure to its spike proteins via vaccination or natural infection.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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The rounded aspect at the top of her dress was an exquisite touch to an already girlish presentation with the double bow additions.Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 21 May 2024
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Molly, the brainchild of designer Kenny Wong, is a girlish character with emerald eyes and a permanent pout.Jasmine Li, Fortune, 18 May 2024
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Kirk is thirty-one; his rise to power has paralleled that of the MAGA movement, for which he’s become a youthful avatar.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Posters of rock bands like Def Leppard, Whitesnake, and Motley Crüe cover the walls, while a youthful Johnny Depp and U2's The Edge add to the 80s vibe.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Or rather producers only want girls as young as their daughters to be in their shows.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Nov. 2024
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The company is young, but the SiriusXM deal gives it a nice cash cushion.Alexandra York, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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There’s something soft about the play, a little ingenuous and underbrewed.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024
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And while some delusions of the self are less opportunistic and others feel more ingenuous, the tilt of reality to suit ourselves is nonetheless slippery.Megan O’Grady, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2020
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“Maidenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maidenly. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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