variants
also poppa
as in daddy
a male human parent
a proud papa of newborn twins
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Recent Examples of papa
The proud papa was seen picking up eco-friendly Coterie diapers and what looked like celebration supplies—including some traditional cigars and champagne for toasting their newest family member!
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2024
He’s said to be even more conservative than his papa.
—Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
At its heart, this dish is essentially papas con chorizo, a dish in Mexican cuisine that combines potatoes and chorizo.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Within 10 minutes the firepit danced with flames, flickering as the stars began to pop out in the night sky
My son, snuggled with his papa on the camp chair, was soon mesmerized by the fire.
—Samantha Laine Perfas, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2024
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2024
He’s said to be even more conservative than his papa.
—Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
At its heart, this dish is essentially papas con chorizo, a dish in Mexican cuisine that combines potatoes and chorizo.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Within 10 minutes the firepit danced with flames, flickering as the stars began to pop out in the night sky
My son, snuggled with his papa on the camp chair, was soon mesmerized by the fire.
—Samantha Laine Perfas, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for papa
Noun
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The next morning, however, Roman turns up at Parker’s plant daddy paradise, having cut his trip short.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Now, however, lots of lovely baubles are coming to daddy!—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His father, Dave, served as a Virginia assistant in the 1980s.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Iceland’s public broadcaster reported that the relationship was kept secret but that the father was present for the birth of his child and initially allowed contact, but nearly all access was cut off before his son turned 1.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her dad is there to give her closure, and to find out more about her background.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Robert Hall Clothes, Inc. Myricks recalls that when her dad was getting ready to retire, the clothing retailer shut down.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Papa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papa. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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