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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
Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Those days of acquiescence were over: My father demanded instead that Americans honor their treaties and recognize the political sovereignty of tribal governments.
—Philip J. Deloria, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
In total, Musk has fathered 14 children, People and Reuters reported.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Paisley’s father got a chance to see Pride again in 2009, when President Obama hosted a country music night at the East Room in the White House, featuring the trailblazing singer and his son, alongside Alison Krauss.
—Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Those days of acquiescence were over: My father demanded instead that Americans honor their treaties and recognize the political sovereignty of tribal governments.
—Philip J. Deloria, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Following the passing of his previous mate, Zeus fathered five cygnets in 2019.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
In total, Musk has fathered 14 children, People and Reuters reported.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father
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In addition to tagging along for the film's premiere, Brisket has also been seen all over Powell's Instagram doing everything from wearing matching cowboy hats to riding along in a shoulder sling and even appearing in thirst traps alongside his shirtless dad.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Now, the lovable dog can be seen walking the streets of New York with her dad — and his fiancée Nicole Brydon Bloom.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Wearing only a bathing suit, a dressing gown, and a swim cap, McPherson—the founder of one of America’s first megachurches and just about the most famous woman in the country—had a street waffle for lunch, then settled in the shade of an umbrella just north of Venice Beach to work on a sermon.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, Prather, founder of The Original Article, carved his niche in Long Beach, focusing on turning creative ideas into profitable products with a clear vision and collaborative approach.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The project includes a portrait of his grandfather.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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The grandfather died at the scene, IOL News and AFP reported.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Both Citizen Bull and $3.2 million yearling purchase Barnes were sired by Into Mischief.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Drake also claimed one of Lamar’s kids was actually sired by Lamar’s business partner.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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That’s not Amrita’s fault; even a master in the art of Buddhist practice and meditation can’t fix a middle-aged white man with daddy issues.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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How do those attempts to make peace with the concept of daddy go?—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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But while Bad Influence is focused on the story of one influencer and her allegedly aggressive momager, the series also highlights the exploitation inherent to child influencing — a conflict both creator and consumers are challenged by to this day.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Michaels is the creator and executive producer of SNL UK, and the show will be produced by his company Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. production team.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Until recently, the ancestors of insects were thought to be more millipede-like and evolved once invertebrates began to live on land.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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During the Pleistocene, our ancestors lived through several different ice ages.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The storms were fueled by a stationary atmospheric river last week that spawned dozens of tornadoes and overwhelmed communities with up to 16 inches of rain in four days – a 100-to-1,000-year rainfall event, meteorologists said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Handmaid’s Tale has already spawned a spinoff, The Testaments, that will star Lucy Halliday in the lead role opposite Dowd and Chase Infiniti.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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