Synonyms of father figure

father figure

noun

as in dad

an older man who acts in a paternal role to younger people

The coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.

Related Words

• dad
• father
• father image
• pop
• old man
• daddy
• pa
• papa
• sire
• patriarch
• pater
• stepfather
• paterfamilias

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of father figure

Brooks and Wilder were extremely close as well—basically brothers, although Wilder saw Brooks as more of a father figure. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

The jury heard how, as the two started getting to know one another, Weinstein, 34 years Mann’s senior, took particular interest in her background and lack of a father figure growing up. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

The momager, 70, marked the holiday on Sunday, June 21, by sharing a sweet photo collage featuring all the father figures in her life. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

For some men, the difficulties stem from not having had a proper father figure to learn from, or from unexpected battles with postpartum depression. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026