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Her aunt is also her godmother.
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Modern day cruise ships have been blessed by godmothers of the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and Malala Yousafzai, J.Lo, and Oprah Winfrey.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
However, Dolly Parton, Cyrus’ godmother, believes one of Cyrus’ more vulnerable tracks would have been better suited for her own voice.
—Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 27 Nov. 2024
Isaac’s godmother came up with the remainder, but they were left with no money to get home.
—Seth Freed Wessler, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2024
Not a glowing, loving godmother nor a witch, either, her caretakers and elders became more complex and magnetic, women who never lost sight of their own ambitions and desire.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
However, Dolly Parton, Cyrus’ godmother, believes one of Cyrus’ more vulnerable tracks would have been better suited for her own voice.
—Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 27 Nov. 2024
Isaac’s godmother came up with the remainder, but they were left with no money to get home.
—Seth Freed Wessler, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2024
Not a glowing, loving godmother nor a witch, either, her caretakers and elders became more complex and magnetic, women who never lost sight of their own ambitions and desire.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Godmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godmother. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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godmother
noun
god·moth·er
ˈgäd-ˌmət͟h-ər 
also ˈgȯd-
: a female sponsor at baptism
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