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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
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
The 22-year-old did not shy away from his famous father on Sunday night (March 9) during his audition on American Idol‘s season 23 premiere.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
John Drew was married four times and fathered four children.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
His father was an NBA coach, and Lucas played under Billy Donovan at Florida and Rick Barnes at Texas.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
The 22-year-old did not shy away from his famous father on Sunday night (March 9) during his audition on American Idol‘s season 23 premiere.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
As of February 2025, Elon Musk has fathered 13 children with four different women.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
John Drew was married four times and fathered four children.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father
Noun
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My dad’s dosas were perfection—paper-thin, lacey, crispy, filling.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
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The 17-year-old’s breakout summer was tied to their close relationship with their dad.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
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But with President Trump and his adviser and SpaceX founder Elon Musk beating the drum for Mars, the Artemis schedule suddenly seems slow, and the program’s expense great.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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In order to complete the certification process, Whittington sought the assistance of Lois Whittaker, owner of Royalty Strategic Consultants and founder of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northern Indiana, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Journalism is part of my heritage: My great great grandfather was a Civil War correspondent for the Chicago Tribune.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Brown, whose father and grandfather were both combat veterans, has held multiple combat commands and logged 130 combat hours as a fighter pilot.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Rodriguez is sired by Kentucky Derby winner Authentic.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Obviously Nolan has sired two kids of difference half-species that seem almost as strong as Viltrumites themselves, so what’s the deal?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen’s daughter Lola is a daddy’s girl.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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For the first time, his young son wanted to come to the Oscars to see his daddy win.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Power Universe series is executive produced by the creator and showrunner of the original, Courtney A. Kemp, through her production company End of Episode, 50 Cent through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Canton Entertainment.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Cajuns of south Louisiana trace their ancestors to the French Acadians exiled from Nova Scotia around 1755.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Capes were an homage to the ones worn by his shepherd ancestors, who practiced transhumance in the Caucasus for centuries, reworked by Gassanoff in a sheer chiffon-like fabric or in a thick wool version, both with very structured silhouettes.—
Alberto Calabrese,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hopefully Novocaine spawns a series, that'd be unbelievable.—
H. Alan Scott,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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The murder spawned the retaliatory killing of a 26-year-old man by a rival gang, the Manhattan DA’s office said in October.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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