as in father
a male human parent
my dad did most of the cooking for dinner because he usually got home earlier than my mom
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Recent Examples of dad
Princess Charlotte is a near carbon copy of her dad, Prince William, in new birthday portrait.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 May 2026
Playing Elle Fanning’s pro-wrestler dad on Margo’s Got Money Troubles feels like a good avenue for his first nomination in a comedy category.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
Scott grew up watching a lot of sports on television with his dad.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Growing up, my parents worked in real estate and would upsize our space every year or two—and living at both my mom's and dad's houses meant double the moves.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 May 2026
Playing Elle Fanning’s pro-wrestler dad on Margo’s Got Money Troubles feels like a good avenue for his first nomination in a comedy category.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
Scott grew up watching a lot of sports on television with his dad.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Growing up, my parents worked in real estate and would upsize our space every year or two—and living at both my mom's and dad's houses meant double the moves.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dad
Noun
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The toughest part was telling his father, Lewis, his biggest champion.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Her mother, Megan Briones, and younger brother, Teo Briones, are actors, as is her father, Jon Jon Briones.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Cassie overcoming her daddy issues, leaving Nate, and being successful.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Little Frankie couldn't be more comfy while snuggled in her daddy's arms as the two hang out on a swing.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Dad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dad. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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