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Recent Examples of fatherhood
Through healing spaces rooted in rites of passage, fatherhood circles, and creative expression, Cooper is reframing mental health care as joyful, community-centered, and culturally resonant.
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Since the former pair never had any children together, the singer is experiencing fatherhood for the first time and, of course, seems to be loving it.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
The animated series touches on the relationships between fathers and sons, prompting Yeun, as the lead actor, to reflect on his own fatherhood journey.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
And so much of this play, so much this story is about fatherhood and stepping into the inheritance of that and the fear of that, the absence of that.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Following his entrance into fatherhood, Sanders spoke out with a clear message that included some very important life advance.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
While waving away the responsibilities of kingship, Shrek can’t escape the responsibilities of fatherhood, as Fiona’s pregnant.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
As its trailer makes clear, those consequences are pregnancy for both Zoey Deutch and Ruby Cruz, with Jonah Hauer-King unexpectedly taking on fatherhood two times over.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This is also a film about fatherhood.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Since the former pair never had any children together, the singer is experiencing fatherhood for the first time and, of course, seems to be loving it.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
The animated series touches on the relationships between fathers and sons, prompting Yeun, as the lead actor, to reflect on his own fatherhood journey.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
And so much of this play, so much this story is about fatherhood and stepping into the inheritance of that and the fear of that, the absence of that.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Following his entrance into fatherhood, Sanders spoke out with a clear message that included some very important life advance.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
While waving away the responsibilities of kingship, Shrek can’t escape the responsibilities of fatherhood, as Fiona’s pregnant.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
As its trailer makes clear, those consequences are pregnancy for both Zoey Deutch and Ruby Cruz, with Jonah Hauer-King unexpectedly taking on fatherhood two times over.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This is also a film about fatherhood.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatherhood
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But after Davina publicly accuses Julia mid-labor of seducing Lord Lovat, the group of women suddenly turn on Julia, yelling at her to repent her sins and repeatedly questioning her about the paternity of her child.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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The pitcher went on the paternity list but was reinstated ahead of Sunday’s finale against Detroit.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Four stages of motherhood, depicted over twenty-six years, and following my own path as my child grew into adulthood.—
Joanne Harris
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rosencrans argues that balancing work and motherhood shows your children the value of perseverance, independence and resilience.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cochrane’s upbringing may have played a role in her belief that getting away from the hand-washing of dishes could be anything more than a soap dream.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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McFly used her upbringing in a creative household in Tijuana — listening to Latin rock and performing theater — to connect to other artists with hopes of raising the profile of others, not just herself.—
David J. Bohnet,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those measures include safeguards from adverse effects of federal activities, restrictions on hunting or development, and active conservation plans like seed planting or captive rearing of animals.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
28 Aug. 2025
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Beekman argues that language developed slowly to fulfill the requirements of child-rearing.—
Elissa Strauss,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Fatherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatherhood. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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