as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Theodor Herzl is often credited as the founding father of modern Zionism
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Recent Examples of founding father
Objects and artifacts linked to the founding fathers often prove popular at auction, attracting astronomical bids.
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Jack Guy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Two founding fathers of machine learning — Hinton and John Hopfield — won the physics prize.
—Daniel Niemann, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Wander through the Granary Burying Ground, established in 1660, a shady oasis beside busy Tremont Street, to pay respects to the founding fathers Samuel Adams, John Hancock and Paul Revere, all of whom are buried here, along the city’s 2.5-mile-long Freedom Trail.
—Jenna Russell, New York Times, 4 July 2024
Others, such as the Revolutionary War-era cameo of one of the country’s founding fathers, are little more than walking, talking punch lines.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jack Guy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Two founding fathers of machine learning — Hinton and John Hopfield — won the physics prize.
—Daniel Niemann, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Wander through the Granary Burying Ground, established in 1660, a shady oasis beside busy Tremont Street, to pay respects to the founding fathers Samuel Adams, John Hancock and Paul Revere, all of whom are buried here, along the city’s 2.5-mile-long Freedom Trail.
—Jenna Russell, New York Times, 4 July 2024
Others, such as the Revolutionary War-era cameo of one of the country’s founding fathers, are little more than walking, talking punch lines.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for founding father
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Working alongside Mimi Maddock McMakin (the principal designer and founder of Kemble Interiors) as well as with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, the new owners took great care to preserve the history and memories within.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the face of perennially poor air quality, many parents limit their children’s time outside, said Daniela Flores, founder of the Imperial Valley Equity & Justice Coalition.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Prince William was in the audience at the time, and it was said to be a key moment in the couple falling in love, though the TikTok creator chose the less daring of Kate's outfits, a black dress.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Justice’s production banner also has in the works a PBS kids education show, a deal with MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and other unspecified film and TV projects. Justice as a comedy writer, actor and content creator has around 9 million fans across social media platforms.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Vasquez grew up in the Philippines and credits his father for instilling in him a love of singing.Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Corral went with her father for a long weekend on the East Coast over the summer, hitting up some camps to try to drum up interest in her services.Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Founding father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founding%20father. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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