stepfamilies
- plural of stepfamily.
Example Sentences
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It also is a cautionary tale for the tens of millions of Americans in stepfamilies.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2025
Data show “nontraditional” families — those made up of single parents, single adults, cohabiting couples and stepfamilies — now outnumber “traditional” nuclear families in the United States.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
However, in stepfamilies, insecurities can emerge on all sides.
From The Guardian ● May 12, 2018
The plot of “The Juniper Tree” touches blazing questions about stepfamilies, children’s survival, parental damage, male charisma and female surrender.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2018
But to be fairer, let’s compare these 81 respondents with the adult children of heterosexual stepfamilies and single parents.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2012
