daughter

Definition of daughternext
as in child
a female human born to parents Their youngest daughter graduated from college this year.

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Recent Examples of daughter The Kylie Cosmetics co-founder, 28, appeared on the Therapuss podcast and spoke with Jake Shane about her daughter Stormi. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 Her two-year-old daughter and an infant son were found in the home, unharmed, according to police. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 May 2026 For Wei's 4-year-old daughter, Lily, the connection is already real. Christina Fan, CBS News, 14 May 2026 King Charles, who is patron of the show, will be in attendance this week along with Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, who will be there daily to support their daughter, sources tell Vanity Fair. Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for daughter
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  • About 1,000 children with intellectual disabilities from 26 states and Canada who ranged in age from 8 to 18 gathered at Soldier Field in Chicago to compete in 200 events.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • Louise Temple gave birth to daughter Pandora Precious at 32 weeks old in March, after a prenatal scan revealed the child had no heartbeat, according to Kennedy News & Media.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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  • Headliners Lorde, Kali Uchis, and Jennie, of the K-pop girl group Blackpink, are joined by such artists as Wet Leg, Blood Orange, King Princess, 2hollis, Geese, and Slayyyter (June 5-7).
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
  • Whether tied under the chin or wrapped around your head, a colorful scarf instantly gives the look a little Euro Summer energy—with just the right amount of fashion-girl flair.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 May 2026
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  • The kid from Sin City looked like a winner from the first pull, gaining 777 receiving yards with three TDs as a rookie.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Many other people reject formal education (for other people, though usually not for their own kids) as unnecessary to attaining the highest ranks of wealth and power.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 May 2026

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“Daughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daughter. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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