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My aunt and uncle are also my godparents.
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There was a first-of-its-kind godparent christening.
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Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
The luxury cruise line previously announced that the Best New Chefs collection is the official godparent of the ship – marking the first time the godparent title has been given to a culinary brand rather than an individual.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
The couple said Jimmy and Sarah Hansen were their godparents at their wedding.
—Alex Haddon, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Her mother would visit the godparents’ shop and was treated to a bunch of free dresses, while little Oslyn made her way through the rows, rubbing those pretty dresses against her face.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
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Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
The luxury cruise line previously announced that the Best New Chefs collection is the official godparent of the ship – marking the first time the godparent title has been given to a culinary brand rather than an individual.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
The couple said Jimmy and Sarah Hansen were their godparents at their wedding.
—Alex Haddon, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Her mother would visit the godparents’ shop and was treated to a bunch of free dresses, while little Oslyn made her way through the rows, rubbing those pretty dresses against her face.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Godparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godparent. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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godparent
noun
god·par·ent
-ˌpar-ənt 
-ˌper-
: a sponsor at baptism
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