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as in dad
a male human parent
the special relationship that exists between fathers and sons
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2
as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Sir Isaac Newton is regarded by many as the father of modern science
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as in grandfather
a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent
our fathers founded this nation on the fundamental belief that no person is entitled to rule by divine right
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as in Lord
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
let us ask humbly for the blessings of our Father in heaven
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Recent Examples of father
Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Since his shocking heel turn on his legendary father, Rey Mysterio, Dominik's entire persona has been built on rejecting his family's beloved legacy.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 9 July 2025
Johnson's children, fathered by her uncle, were found living in squalor, unable to walk or speak and suffering from severe malnutrition.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Noun
His father, Virgil, was the first Black American to serve on a major advisory board in the area.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Since his shocking heel turn on his legendary father, Rey Mysterio, Dominik's entire persona has been built on rejecting his family's beloved legacy.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
Manon discovers that her mother, Joséphine, had been institutionalized years earlier by Arnaud to keep her from revealing that Mathieu fathered a child with Nadia.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 9 July 2025
Johnson's children, fathered by her uncle, were found living in squalor, unable to walk or speak and suffering from severe malnutrition.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father
Noun
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Pete Davidson expecting first child with partner And the comedian is overjoyed to be entering his dad era.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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My mom and dad are still alive, still active in my life, and still continue to offer gestures that resemble care.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The organization, 1000 Libraries, began as a blog and has since grown into a global community of book lovers who share travel tips and destination guides, said founder Vincent Phan.—
Kaela Ling,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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AgTech founder Julia Somerdin nearly closed her company in 2022.—
Vickie Chachere,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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This is all thanks to Jane Blaffer Owen an oil heiress from Houston (her father was one of the founders of a company that’s now ExxonMobil and her grandfather established the company that ultimately became Texaco), whose husband, Kenneth Dale Owen was a descendent of New Harmony’s founders.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Back in November 2023, Johnson proudly showed off that his granddaughter had dressed up just like her NBA player grandfather.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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But at the movie’s end, Travis accepts one of the puppies Old Yeller sired before his death.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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More than 13 years after co-creating Chicago Fire and thus helping sire the popular #OneChicago Universe, Derek Haas was looking to break free of the broadcast procedural formula, with Prime Video‘s Countdown.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Could this song also be about our sky daddy, a.k.a.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
11 July 2025
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My daddy always told me the first thing a baseball player has to lose is his fear of the baseball.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Pro wrestling content creator Joey Karni pointed out Naomi’s cross-promotional championship record.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On TikTok, content creators are sharing videos that have racked up millions of views in recent months, complaining of nausea from taking trips in electric vehicles (EVs).—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
14 July 2025
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That was how your ancestors lived for almost all of human history.—
John C. Goodman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Our ancestors hunted and gathered for meat and berries and embarked on treacherous overseas journeys for the promise of fertile land.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The show spawned multiple platinum-selling soundtracks, as well as the headlining Best of Both Worlds Tour, which grossed over $54 million.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Online culture also spawned the emergence of viral memes in the late 1990s.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 July 2025
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“Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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