daughter

as in child
a female human born to parents Their youngest daughter graduated from college this year.

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Recent Examples of daughter In one image, Bruce and his youngest daughter shared a sweet embrace. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025 Jemima Anglade welcomed daughters Elora and Iyanna during the pandemic. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 June 2025 The video even gave us a glimpse of Richie’s daughter, Eloise, who can be heard crying out as Curran creates the chin-length cut, and a cameo from husband Elliot Grainge, who shares his seal of approval. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 June 2025 At that point, my daughter had already left for college. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for daughter
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Noun
  • Leaving could also result in a divorce or a custody battle over children that could take many years to untangle.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 July 2025
  • Sparklers are the leading cause of firework injuries, and a significant portion of these occur in children.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Admission is free for kids 12 and under Saturday and Sunday this year.
    Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
  • Parents may have wholesome bedtime routines for their kids, involving bath time, story time, and music.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 30 June 2025

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“Daughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daughter. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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