Thesaurus results for GODFATHER

godfather

verb

as in to mentor

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Recent Examples of godfather Hawkins, godfather to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, took teammates to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum whenever in Kansas City, decades before MLB officially recognized the leagues. —

Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2021 Now Leroy could be dad first and coach second, while Lewis could be coach first and godfather second. —

Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2020 Hosted by Sean, 44, the two-part documentary about his dad — who was tragically murdered outside his New York City apartment on Dec.8, 1980 — also features memories from his elder brother, Julian Lennon, and godfather Elton John. —

Phil Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 23 Sep. 2020 The new generation of progressives in the city, godfathered by Garcia, and represented in the March elections by Alma Anaya, Aaron Ortiz, and Beatriz Frausto, is a force to be reckoned with within the party. —

Jacqueline Serrato, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018 See all Example Sentences for godfather

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She was mentored for a decade by José Clemente Orozco, who taught her the importance of authenticity in art.

— Grace Edquist, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
That is also true of unconscious-bias training required for all staff, as well as educational events, Black History Month celebrations and mentoring workshops that are open to all.

— Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025