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Recent Examples of fatherly
Meanwhile, Paul Rudd takes on the fatherly duties in Apatow’s place in this sort-of sequel to Knocked Up that follows the characters of Pete and Debbie, two struggling parents who feel burdened by everything, from career setbacks to financial pressures, to, well, the inevitable reality of aging.
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
These traditional fatherly roles — walking the bride down the aisle, sharing a dance — can carry enormous emotional significance for some people.
—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The 61-year-old actor, in a interview with AARP The Magazine for their April/May 2025 cover story, revealed a candid admission about his fatherly instincts, with good intentions, of course.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The president took a fatherly interest in his son Jim, who suffered a life-threatening brain injury while wrestling in 2020.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
These traditional fatherly roles — walking the bride down the aisle, sharing a dance — can carry enormous emotional significance for some people.
—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The 61-year-old actor, in a interview with AARP The Magazine for their April/May 2025 cover story, revealed a candid admission about his fatherly instincts, with good intentions, of course.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The president took a fatherly interest in his son Jim, who suffered a life-threatening brain injury while wrestling in 2020.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatherly
Adjective
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Physically unhurt but deeply shaken, she is taken in by a local woman who witnessed the accident and begins to care for Laura with motherly devotion.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Seeing her motherly behavior towards Kayla's children is so heartwarming.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Oh, Brother The White Lotus costars Sam Nivola and Patrick Schwarzenegger show their brotherly love at an FYC event in Los Angeles on June 10.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Their enthusiasm for each other is infectious, a mischievous, brotherly energy that shines through even on a Zoom call.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Their sisterly bond grows with an unexpected force.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
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In the comments, viewers posted with their own takes on sisterly dynamics.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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As school years around the country wind down, many students have been paying tribute to their own Miss Honey-esque teachers on TikTok, using the voiceover and the sentimental music that goes with it to introduce educators who made a difference in their lives each year.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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One user posted a sentimental goodbye to their standard matcha latte cream top order at Maru.—
Lauren Ng,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Fatherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatherly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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