daughter

as in child
a female human born to parents Their youngest daughter graduated from college this year.

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Recent Examples of daughter The case has captured national headlines and sparked outrage on social media among people who hail Spencer as a hero for protecting his daughter. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025 This binary, patriarchal view of humanity is harmful to everyone — our sons and daughters alike. Laurie Gray, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025 Most of the sons and daughters of the proprietors who remained had little interest in continuing their parents’ line of work. M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025 In the comments section of the post, her daughter Kaia Gerber left the sweetest note for her mom and dad. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for daughter
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Noun
  • Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Each child will have the chance to meet and take photos with their favorite princesses during a special meet-and-greet.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Roald Dahl's beloved 1988 novel about a young girl named Matilda with telekinetic powers has gotten its fair share of adaptations over the years.
    Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The Loveland FoundationProvides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The photos of her kids come shortly after Stormi filmed her first commercial alongside her mom for Kylie Cosmetics.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Daughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daughter. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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