as in founders
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Theodor Herzl is often credited as the founding father of modern Zionism
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Recent Examples of founding fathers
Congress wants to be read in, and Congress has our rules and procedures that our founding fathers set up.
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
Key Background The State Department rolled out initial renderings of the passport in April, showing a head portrait of Trump on a page before the founding fathers.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.
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Kalia Richardson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Or maybe the real problem is that the very notion of a handout goes against the principles our founding fathers loved to mansplain.
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Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
According to the National Endowment for the Humanities, the project will include 250 life-sized statues of public figures including the founding fathers, musician Johnny Cash, chef Julia Child, basketball star Kobe Bryant, and boxer Muhammad Ali.
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Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
This is what the founding fathers envisioned all those years ago.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Really, people, is this what our founding fathers envisioned for our 250th anniversary at the People’s House?
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Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
The beer company is launching the Brewer Patriot Collection, a lineup of four distinct beers each inspired by one of the founding fathers.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Key Background The State Department rolled out initial renderings of the passport in April, showing a head portrait of Trump on a page before the founding fathers.
—
Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.
—
Kalia Richardson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Or maybe the real problem is that the very notion of a handout goes against the principles our founding fathers loved to mansplain.
—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
According to the National Endowment for the Humanities, the project will include 250 life-sized statues of public figures including the founding fathers, musician Johnny Cash, chef Julia Child, basketball star Kobe Bryant, and boxer Muhammad Ali.
—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
This is what the founding fathers envisioned all those years ago.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Really, people, is this what our founding fathers envisioned for our 250th anniversary at the People’s House?
—
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
The beer company is launching the Brewer Patriot Collection, a lineup of four distinct beers each inspired by one of the founding fathers.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founding fathers
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Praising his contributions both before and after independence, Calvert believes Dickinson should be placed alongside Adams, Jefferson and others among the elite of founders.
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Willis, who was one of the group's founders in the 1970s, died one day shy of his 75th birthday.
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From legendary producers to emerging creators, generations have relied on Akai’s hardware to transform ideas into timeless records, cementing the company’s reputation as a driving force behind modern music production.
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For creators, small businesses, and organizations who’d like to maintain a consistent online presence, the company is also adding an option to claim their existing Instagram or Facebook ID.
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Russert and Sanders Townsend have bonded over losing their fathers.
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That would have been unlikely just a few years ago — when laws in this Muslim-majority nation forbade women freedom of travel without permission from husbands or fathers.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The Brookings authors estimated AI productivity could add around $60 billion to the costs of servicing the federal debt by 2036.
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“Founding fathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founding%20fathers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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