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The Royal Caribbean just announced that none other than Diana Ross—icon, mother, and music matriarch—will serve as the godmother of their newest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, set to debut in August 2025.—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 June 2025 Swift, who is the godmother of one of Lively's children and has frequently been seen in public with her, was dragged into the suit last month.—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 19 June 2025 She's got several siblings, so she's been the godmother twice now.—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 June 2025 Pappas was also Aaron Trinidad’s teacher at St. Helen, and later became his godmother.—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for godmother
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of godmother was
before the 12th century
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