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Recent Examples of fatherly
Meanwhile, Paul Rudd takes on the fatherly duties in Apatow’s place in this sort-of sequel to Knocked Up that follows the characters of Pete and Debbie, two struggling parents who feel burdened by everything, from career setbacks to financial pressures, to, well, the inevitable reality of aging.
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
These traditional fatherly roles — walking the bride down the aisle, sharing a dance — can carry enormous emotional significance for some people.
—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The 61-year-old actor, in a interview with AARP The Magazine for their April/May 2025 cover story, revealed a candid admission about his fatherly instincts, with good intentions, of course.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The president took a fatherly interest in his son Jim, who suffered a life-threatening brain injury while wrestling in 2020.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
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Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
These traditional fatherly roles — walking the bride down the aisle, sharing a dance — can carry enormous emotional significance for some people.
—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The 61-year-old actor, in a interview with AARP The Magazine for their April/May 2025 cover story, revealed a candid admission about his fatherly instincts, with good intentions, of course.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The president took a fatherly interest in his son Jim, who suffered a life-threatening brain injury while wrestling in 2020.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatherly
Adjective
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In a final act of motherly sacrifice, Sue dies trying to defeat Galactus before quickly being brought back to life by her son.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Since Rhodes stirs such motherly feelings in her fans, she’s partnered with M&M’s for their M&M’S PB&J Packed Lunch Special, a free packed lunch that 500 fans in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn. can get on July 29.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The pair had several funny fan and brotherly interactions during the weekend golf event.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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With that, the trio of Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas come swaggering and smiling from the wings, strolling to the tip of a catwalk together, the professional differences that splintered their brotherly union for a spell neatly compartmentalized for 2 ½-hours of polished pop digested by adoring fans.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The women quickly developed a sisterly bond with each other — and with Parton herself.—
Amber Roberson,
The Tennessean,
19 Aug. 2025
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The two met at Double-A Hartford and formed a sisterly bond.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 Aug. 2025
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The character Kracht sets off on a sentimental road trip with his demented, aging mother, who is also addicted to both drugs and alcohol.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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The vast majority of the 15,000-plus who packed Pine Knob were happy to stick it out for the sentimental, sing-along ride.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Fatherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatherly. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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