Definition of GODMOTHER

Examples of godmother in a Sentence

Her aunt is also her godmother.

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However, when Kaytora and her godmother arrived in Florida, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ended up separating the pair because the woman was not Kaytora’s biological parent. — Breanna Edwards, Essence, "Bahamian Girl Reunited With Family After Days Of Separation," 13 Sep. 2019 The Grammy-winning singer has been given the title of godmother to Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Encore. — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, "Kelly Clarkson Is Officially a Godmother! ...to Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Ship, the Encore," 10 Sep. 2019 My godmother lost her daughter and her husband, then had a stroke all within eight months. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, "Meet the cast of Survivor: Island of the Idols," 9 Sep. 2019 According to a post on Beeds Byaree’s Instagram page, Areeayl conceptualized the earrings earlier this year to honor her late godmother. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Indya Moore Honors Black Transgender Women Murdered in the U.S. at the Daily Front Row Awards," 7 Sep. 2019 Helen was a godmother to many and had very close relationships with her nieces and nephews. — courant.com, "Helen Antonio," 8 Sep. 2019 Jolie and Bisset dined at a world-famous restaurant while Jolie was in Paris for business Angelina Jolie got to spend some quality time with her godmother Jacqueline Bisset on a recent Paris business trip. — Mary Green, PEOPLE.com, "Inside Angelina Jolie's Paris Trip with Godmother Jacqueline Bisset: 'They're Very Close'," 11 July 2019 YouTube be damned — some of our favorite tips come from our moms, grandmas, godmothers, aunties, and family friends. — refinery29.com, "The Best Black Beauty Tips We Learned From Our Moms, Grandmas, & Aunties," 19 June 2018 King Felipe of Spain and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, who are both godfathers, and godmother Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden are all expected to attend. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Royals from Around the World Are Gathering This Weekend for Princess Ingrid Alexandra's Confirmation," 30 Aug. 2019

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