Synonyms of father figures

father figures

noun

plural of father figure

as in dads

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

• dads
• fathers
• father images
• pas
• old men
• daddies
• paters
• patriarchs
• papas
• sires
• pops
• patresfamilias
• stepfathers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of father figures

Neill played dashing heroes, sinister villains (see The Piano), authority figures, famous figures, and father figures. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 July 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

Happy Father’s Day weekend to all of the fathers and father figures (but not in a George Michael way). — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 June 2026

There will be live performances, local vendors, free family activities and special recognition for father figures in the community. — Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Submitted here is an abundance of options, from brunch to burgers to bowling and more, to honor and spoil the father figures in your tribe. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026

In Spokane, Washington, Sonora Smart Dodd organized the first Father’s Day in the United States, one that recognized her Civil War veteran dad who raised her, as well as other father figures. — USA Today, 2 June 2026

Of course, Father’s Day brunch ideas must go beyond casual weekday toast and cereal, because the fathers and father figures in our lives deserve a little extra effort. — Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026

Bella Ramsey takes a break from killing zombies and avenging father figures, their usual pastimes in series The Last of Us, to fool around and fall in love in Sunny Dancer, a decidedly uneven but fitfully charming, YA-skewed British comedy-drama. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026