as in dad
an older man who acts in a paternal role to younger people
The coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.
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Recent Examples of father figure
Robert De Niro is a father figure to many — including Drew Barrymore.
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Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Four childhood friends reunite to sit shiva for the toxic father figure who failed to teach them how to mourn or love.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Joe, her island father figure and closest ally who had been separated from her during a tribe swap, watched helplessly from his team’s mat, unable to go over and lend his support.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
She’s lost this father figure in Irving and then she’s lost this brother figure because Dylan seems to have turned his back on her, at least in that episode.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Four childhood friends reunite to sit shiva for the toxic father figure who failed to teach them how to mourn or love.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Joe, her island father figure and closest ally who had been separated from her during a tribe swap, watched helplessly from his team’s mat, unable to go over and lend his support.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
She’s lost this father figure in Irving and then she’s lost this brother figure because Dylan seems to have turned his back on her, at least in that episode.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father figure
Noun
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My dad revered Mary of Egypt, who was also known as the Harlot of the Desert, and was largely forgotten in the West.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Clint followed in his dad’s footsteps, both in deed and demeanor.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Frustrated by his father's lack of respect, Brendan again approaches Seraphina with a shady deal.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Britain's Prince William, son of King Charles III, will attend the funeral on his father's behalf, Kensington Palace said.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Father figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father%20figure. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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