Father Time
noun
: time personified especially as a bearded old man holding a scythe and an hourglass
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Marta is so ageless and so respected that Father Time just asked her for an autograph.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Father Time does eventually come for all.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Kopitar’s age is noticeably impacting his play In the end, Father Time always wins.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Those who snub Father Time like to say that 50 is the new 30.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Father Time does eventually come for all.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Kopitar’s age is noticeably impacting his play In the end, Father Time always wins.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Those who snub Father Time like to say that 50 is the new 30.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Father Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%20Time. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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