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as in dad
a male human parent
the special relationship that exists between fathers and sons
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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
Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, newcomers include William Jackson Harper as the network's Head of Sports Ben, Jeremy Irons as Alex's father, Marion Cotillard as Celine Dumont, Aaron Pierre as Miles and Boyd Holbrook as podcaster Brodie.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
After having twins with Carey, Cannon fathered 10 other children.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Horn was also prepared for tough times in football by his father — who flourished as a receiver with the New Orleans Saints.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, newcomers include William Jackson Harper as the network's Head of Sports Ben, Jeremy Irons as Alex's father, Marion Cotillard as Celine Dumont, Aaron Pierre as Miles and Boyd Holbrook as podcaster Brodie.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Nick Cannon is opening up about the deeper reasons behind his decision to father twelve children with six different women, revealing that unresolved trauma stemming from his relationship and divorce from music superstar Mariah Carey played a pivotal role in how his family life unfolded.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
After having twins with Carey, Cannon fathered 10 other children.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father
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An affable dad who avoids divisive topics like politics and religion in favor of gentler, autobiographical material that tends to cast him as a well-meaning fool, the Tennessee native is also the rare comic capable of appealing to, or at least not actively alienating, a broad swathe of viewers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jac, on the other hand, took his dad's lead into the world of sports broadcasting.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Friction is the artist's struggle, the mentor's challenge, and the co-founder's disagreement.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, will be honored in a public funeral service this Sunday following his death from a shooting at Utah Valley University on September 10.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Robinson’s father also recognized the weapon from news coverage as the same bolt-action rifle his son had inherited from his grandfather, according to court filings.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Her son only enjoyed the signs for a little while before his grandfather moved in in 2017.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The brother lions sired several cubs over their long reign at the zoo.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Iraq became proof that the model would work across the region, with Hezbollah serially midwifing the proxies that Iran sired.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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This is more than just a fetish, a crush, unresolved mommy/daddy issues or a passing fascination.—
Linsey Hughes,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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And, like The Boss, Hamlet has daddy (and uncle) issues.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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Some are value-destroying black holes; others are relentless value creators.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Now, in The Pitt, his character is mentoring other young doctors—so much so that the estate of ER creator Michael Crichton has called The Pitt an ER-spinoff.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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The norm is for ancient dugouts found in southern Florida to be linked to ancestors of the Calusa, the Seminole or the Miccosukee, according to the Florida Division of Historical Resources.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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This provides excellent evidence that all life on Earth shares one common ancestor.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Grand Finale is the third film in a trilogy that spawned from the wild popularity of ITV and PBS’ six-season show set among the halls of a grand, stately home in early 20th century England.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Wong’s blended family might involve a little green alien and a mutant (Leela is the kids’ biological mom), and the kids weren't so much born (in the traditional sense) as they were spawned.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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