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.
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Recent Examples of father figure
Robert De Niro is a father figure to many — including Drew Barrymore.
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Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Four childhood friends reunite to sit shiva for the toxic father figure who failed to teach them how to mourn or love.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Joe, her island father figure and closest ally who had been separated from her during a tribe swap, watched helplessly from his team’s mat, unable to go over and lend his support.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
She’s lost this father figure in Irving and then she’s lost this brother figure because Dylan seems to have turned his back on her, at least in that episode.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Four childhood friends reunite to sit shiva for the toxic father figure who failed to teach them how to mourn or love.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Joe, her island father figure and closest ally who had been separated from her during a tribe swap, watched helplessly from his team’s mat, unable to go over and lend his support.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
She’s lost this father figure in Irving and then she’s lost this brother figure because Dylan seems to have turned his back on her, at least in that episode.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for father figure
Noun
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Russian assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and her boisterous dad, Red Guardian (David Harbour), the foster family of Black Widow, are front and center.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's dad, John, has been banned from attending future games.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Frustrated by his father's lack of respect, Brendan again approaches Seraphina with a shady deal.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Britain's Prince William, son of King Charles III, will attend the funeral on his father's behalf, Kensington Palace said.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Father figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father%20figure. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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