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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
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Musks' father, Errol Musk, confirmed his son's interest in the purchase in a recent interview with Times Radio.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
During his lifetime, Ringo fathered five male pups and one female pup, Leia, who was born in 2022 and still lives at the Milwaukee zoo.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
State prosecutors at the hearing depicted Higgins, a married father of two, as having a history of road rage and of drinking up to six beers before the crash, reports the AP.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Musks' father, Errol Musk, confirmed his son's interest in the purchase in a recent interview with Times Radio.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Jeffs fathered more than 60 children from 78 spouses.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
During his lifetime, Ringo fathered five male pups and one female pup, Leia, who was born in 2022 and still lives at the Milwaukee zoo.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father
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Chuck and my dad shared the wonderful journey that has been the cable industry for six decades.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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This exercise brought memories of our dear old dad.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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The founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced substantial changes to the way that his company’s two most popular products, the social media networks Facebook and Instagram, will be moderated going forward.The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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Grande’s look drew comparisons to Audrey Hepburn, who frequently wore designs custom-made by the label’s eponymous founder, Hubert de Givenchy.Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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Though thanks to a trust fund locked away by her grandfather, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, Gloria inherited $2.5 million (or about $36 million by today’s standards).Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
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My grandfather's name is Charles Crockett, my name is Matthew Charles, and my uncle and grandfather are both Charles Hayes.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
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Both evolve over time, allowing an ancestral tongue like Latin to sire diverse descendants — Spanish, French, Romanian — that are more closely related to each other than to, say, Korean.Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
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And Otis may have sired many bears at the Brooks River, Bruce says, although scientists can’t say that for sure.Erin Donaghue, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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There’s comfort in recognition, and pleasure in anointing a new daddy (especially one with such a perfectly illustrative tattoo).Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
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Virgin River season 5 finally reveals Charmaine's baby daddy In terms of having them in a more adult space, would there ever be potential for Ricky to be an obstacle to Denny and Lizzie?Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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William Arruda is a personal branding pioneer, keynote speaker, founder of Reach Personal Branding, and creator of the 360Reach Personal Brand Survey ...William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Here's how some of these creators are preparing for the ban.Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
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The heroine feels a sense of belonging; she is told that this is the home of her ancestors.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Martínez sought to both channel their energy and encourage younger generations to pursue the music of their ancestors.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 5 Jan. 2025
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The physical structure is designed to prevent the fish from reaching areas of the river more conducive to spawning.Paul A. Smith, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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The show also spawned multiple specials and movies, as well as popular toys and merchandise.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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