as in father figure
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father figure
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Saccoman died when Talia was 9 months old, and Erik later became her primary father figure.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025 -
This year’s event invites fathers and father figures to treat their daughters to a dazzling night inspired by the jazz age.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Father image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/father%20image. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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