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as in dad
a male human parent
the special relationship that exists between fathers and sons
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2
as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Sir Isaac Newton is regarded by many as the father of modern science
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3
as in grandfather
a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent
our fathers founded this nation on the fundamental belief that no person is entitled to rule by divine right
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as in Lord
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
let us ask humbly for the blessings of our Father in heaven
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Recent Examples of father
The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Through tears, the father of slain Nasir Delaney-Rowland shared a statement in court that his son was one of a kind.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Pierre would go on to father a daughter, Sarah, with Deborah Margaret Ryland Coyne in 1991.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Pic tells the story of a dancer (Kyle Toy) returning home to care for his estranged father (Tzi Ma) with terminal cancer and finding redemption, healing, and purpose by mentoring a diverse community dance class – including a transgender teen struggling to live authentically.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Through tears, the father of slain Nasir Delaney-Rowland shared a statement in court that his son was one of a kind.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
In the present-day The Chi, Emmett has traveled quite a bit from the irresponsible boy who fathered multiple kids by different women and used his money to buy sneakers instead of caring for them.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Pierre would go on to father a daughter, Sarah, with Deborah Margaret Ryland Coyne in 1991.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father
Noun
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The best scene partner and dad in the world.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the three siblings had been with their dad at the time of the incident and was placed in police custody following the shootout, officials said at the time.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 21-song record features songs that allude to his relationship with his wife Rhode founder wife Hailey.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai were among the top tech leaders at the dinner.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 1943, when the Mississippi tore away from its banks and charted a fierce and muddy course across America’s central farmlands, Gerard’s grandfather, Harold Gerard, had already fled the waters once.—
Julia Rendleman,
ProPublica,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film will follow a young boy sent to spend a summer with his charismatic and wildly eccentric grandfather on a remote Welsh farm.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Iraq became proof that the model would work across the region, with Hezbollah serially midwifing the proxies that Iran sired.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Buddy sired nine puppies before his death in 1998.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And, like The Boss, Hamlet has daddy (and uncle) issues.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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My partner in crime, my adventure partner, my best friend, my baby daddy, my favorite everything- thank you.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The documentary, celebrating the life and legacy of Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens, received the honor of Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shot on a real-life lavish Utah estate, Mountainhead is another modern satire from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong — who reunited with that HBO drama’s composer Nicholas Britell for more unforgettable music.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Alcohol is a big part of those rituals in terms of paying respect to your ancestors or the dead.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the staff at the Indian Community School were nurturing and respectful while the students learned about their ancestors' heritage.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Google’s Willow chip recently solved a problem in five minutes that would take the fastest classical supercomputer longer than the age of the universe, underscoring leadership that could spawn new markets in the coming decade.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As forecasters continue to monitor a disturbance in the Atlantic with the potential to spawn Tropical Storm Gabrielle, meteorologists say the path any potential storm would take will depend on how quickly the system organizes.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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