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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
Tim Genske, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Born on August 15, 1931, in Santa Clarita, just north of Los Angeles, Lilley started his career in the late 1940s, following his horse-wrangler father into the entertainment industry.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
The series' fifth and final season concluded with Rae's character (also named Issa) getting engaged to Lawrence (Jay Ellis), her on-and-off boyfriend, who inadvertently fathered a child with Condola (Christina Elmore) at the end of season 4.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Her father Eddie would sit in his 3500 pound Kia Sportage SUV in the driveway in neutral and Elana would push the SUV up their driveway.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Born on August 15, 1931, in Santa Clarita, just north of Los Angeles, Lilley started his career in the late 1940s, following his horse-wrangler father into the entertainment industry.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The couple split in 2011 after it was revealed Arnold had an affair and fathered a son with the housekeeper.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
The series' fifth and final season concluded with Rae's character (also named Issa) getting engaged to Lawrence (Jay Ellis), her on-and-off boyfriend, who inadvertently fathered a child with Condola (Christina Elmore) at the end of season 4.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father
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Her dad is there to give her closure, and to find out more about her background.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Robert Hall Clothes, Inc. Myricks recalls that when her dad was getting ready to retire, the clothing retailer shut down.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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And many of these startups are backed by wealthy founders or venture capital.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
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Smart founders mine reviews, testimonials, and support tickets for patterns and unmet needs to turn into new offers or standout features.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The complainants said the abusive behavior began as soon as Farley, a 26-year veteran of the department whose father and grandfather were deputy chiefs, was appointed the top job.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Eala’s grandfather, a tennis buff, introduced all his grandchildren to the sport at his local club.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Into Mischief has sired the last three San Felipe winners trained by Bob Baffert (2024, 2021, 2020) with 2020 winner Authentic going on to also win the September running of the Kentucky Derby following COVID.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Further, males who sired at least one calf were at least three times more likely to sire more offspring than would be expected if mating were random.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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The next morning, however, Roman turns up at Parker’s plant daddy paradise, having cut his trip short.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Now, however, lots of lovely baubles are coming to daddy!—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Back in October 2008, the Saturday Night Live gang was eating dinner at one of creator Lorne Michaels' regular restaurants, Lattanzi, to toast the week's host, Jon Hamm, before heading back to the office to crank out the week's script.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Lessons from Shonda and Debbie On Grey's, Pompeo works with series creator Shonda Rhimes and the legendary actor Debbie Allen.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2025
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The auntie’s going to always be there for her niece as an ancestor.—
Fox Maxy,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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The ephemerides were the ancestors of astronomical tables, which still exist.—
James Byrne,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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That already starts to spawn ideas, innovation, some productivity.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The series spawned a Mexico-set spinoff that aired from 2018 to 2021.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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