as in father
a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent
this tradition has been passed down from our pioneer grandfathers
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Recent Examples of grandfather
My grandfather would wipe down the walls of our kitchen — a flashback to his busboy days in New York after arriving from Italy in 1920 — then suddenly rocket from past to present.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
That would be his grandfather, the leader of the free world, who now has 11 grandkids in total.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Twins Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence were killed in the flooding as well, the 8-year-olds' grandfather David Lawrence told NBC News.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 7 July 2025
Nielsen was surprised to learn recently, while doing research in Denmark, that her grandfather's drum was exhibited in the National Museum in Copenhagen.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 6 July 2025
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
That would be his grandfather, the leader of the free world, who now has 11 grandkids in total.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Twins Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence were killed in the flooding as well, the 8-year-olds' grandfather David Lawrence told NBC News.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 7 July 2025
Nielsen was surprised to learn recently, while doing research in Denmark, that her grandfather's drum was exhibited in the National Museum in Copenhagen.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandfather
Noun
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As heir, Prince William often takes on important duties on behalf of his father, the King.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Donald Trump has ticked many boxes in his life and career: husband (three times), father (of five), (multi-)billionaire, President (twice).—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The gift of 'The Mahabharata' that my ancestors gave me is truly the gift that keeps giving.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The same ancestor who founded this homestead left his own family behind in Georgia; that cold resolve is Hailey’s inheritance too.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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“Grandfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandfather. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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