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as in dad
a male human parent
the special relationship that exists between fathers and sons
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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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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
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
It’s been reported that Maddox immediately distanced himself from his father after that infamous plane flight.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Corinne Post, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
McLaren The team fathered by 1960s Formula 1 and Can-Am driver and designer Bruce McLaren celebrates its 1,000th Grand Prix this week by taking over part of Coconut Grove.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
And the people who participated in those recording sessions are the mothers and fathers of country music.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
It’s been reported that Maddox immediately distanced himself from his father after that infamous plane flight.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Verb
For CEOs, fathering a daughter can hold even more transformational potential—for gender equality and social responsibility—up to a point.
—Corinne Post, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
McLaren The team fathered by 1960s Formula 1 and Can-Am driver and designer Bruce McLaren celebrates its 1,000th Grand Prix this week by taking over part of Coconut Grove.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father
Noun
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With nothing holding her down but a dead-end job and an aging dad, a small-town Texan girl is swiftly bedazzled by a smooth criminal drifter, and hops into his car to pursue a life less ordinary.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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In fact, the new graduate recently made his acting debut alongside his dad Oliver in the Netflix rom-com A Merry Little Ex-Mas.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Natasha is the founder of Beulah London, and Kate owns several pieces from the brand.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Her grandfather, Ub Iwerks, helped to design Mickey Mouse, and her father, Don Iwerks, spent 35 years as a camera technician at the company.—
Matthew Jacobs,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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While his grandfather and father made their living as defensive coaches, Ryan’s specialty has been offense, dating back to his time as a receiver on Clemson’s 2016 National Championship team.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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There are several Nick Cannons — the TV host, the actor, the occasional hip-hop artist, the penitent, and, perhaps the most famous Cannon, the fertile father of 12 who sired five children in 2022 alone.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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Bowie sired a calf there in June 2025, making Fort Worth Zoo’s oldest elephant Rasha a great-grandmother and the matriarch of four generations.—
Harriet Ramos
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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That boy will be a daddy someday.—
Bonnie Gibbs Vengrow,
Parents,
3 June 2026
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Even after Mando saves him from the arena, Rotta's daddy issues constitute his entire personality.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Although Hollis published his video years prior, creator Michael Averett’s (@michael_averett) recent recipe video seems to have reignited interest in the cake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The phrase has its own meaning within Anne Rice’s lush, grandiose world of bloodsuckers and spell-casters as interpreted by creator and showrunner Rolin Jones.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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Mesa Verde continues to hold great cultural significance for the 27 pueblos and tribes whose ancestors once called the canyons, farms, cliffside and mesa dwellings home or who have other ties to the area.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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During the Early Devonian Period, life on land was still relatively new, and many of the ancestors of modern vertebrates had yet to emerge from the water.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Idaho salmon in particular undertake one of the most difficult migrations in the country to spawn.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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Severe storms sweeping the Midwest knocked out power to roughly 390,000 customers, spawned reported tornadoes across four states and forced mass flight delays and ground stops at Chicago’s two major airports.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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