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
In some areas, all the equipment is brand spanking new and state-of-the-art, while in others soldiers are handling equipment that their grandfathers used.
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David Szondy
june 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2025
Princess Charlotte shares a close bond with her grandfather, King Charles.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 6 June 2025
In From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, Ana de Armas’ Eve is seeking revenge after the death of her father, Javier (David Castañeda), who was killed in an assassination attempt by his father-in-law and her grandfather, The Chancellor (Gabriel Byrne) a dozen years before.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Her grandfather believed that was untenable, Monica Church said, and instead sought compromise with mining groups, ranchers and others.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
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David Szondy
june 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2025
Princess Charlotte shares a close bond with her grandfather, King Charles.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 6 June 2025
In From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, Ana de Armas’ Eve is seeking revenge after the death of her father, Javier (David Castañeda), who was killed in an assassination attempt by his father-in-law and her grandfather, The Chancellor (Gabriel Byrne) a dozen years before.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Her grandfather believed that was untenable, Monica Church said, and instead sought compromise with mining groups, ranchers and others.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandfather
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Dobbins cited his father, Lance, being a diehard Red Sox fan when explaining his disdain for the pinstripes.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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There were Hollywood whispers that Sardelli was Hargitay's father, including a mention in a tell-all book about Mansfield written by her former publicist, Rusty Strait (who is also interviewed).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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As Charles Handy explained in The Age of Paradox, modern life forces us to navigate complexities our ancestors never faced, such as the tension between efficiency and humanity or between individual freedom and collective responsibility.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Throughout the middle passage, it has been said that our ancestors wove familiar items such as beads, shells, or even seeds and grains from home into their braids, to keep with them along their journeys.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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“Grandfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandfather. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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