as in motherly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fatherly
Meanwhile, Paul Rudd takes on the fatherly duties in Apatow’s place in this sort-of sequel to Knocked Up that follows the characters of Pete and Debbie, two struggling parents who feel burdened by everything, from career setbacks to financial pressures, to, well, the inevitable reality of aging.
—
Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
These traditional fatherly roles — walking the bride down the aisle, sharing a dance — can carry enormous emotional significance for some people.
—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The 61-year-old actor, in a interview with AARP The Magazine for their April/May 2025 cover story, revealed a candid admission about his fatherly instincts, with good intentions, of course.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The president took a fatherly interest in his son Jim, who suffered a life-threatening brain injury while wrestling in 2020.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fatherly
Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
These traditional fatherly roles — walking the bride down the aisle, sharing a dance — can carry enormous emotional significance for some people.
—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The 61-year-old actor, in a interview with AARP The Magazine for their April/May 2025 cover story, revealed a candid admission about his fatherly instincts, with good intentions, of course.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The president took a fatherly interest in his son Jim, who suffered a life-threatening brain injury while wrestling in 2020.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fatherly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatherly
Adjective
-
Since Rhodes stirs such motherly feelings in her fans, she’s partnered with M&M’s for their M&M’S PB&J Packed Lunch Special, a free packed lunch that 500 fans in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn. can get on July 29.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
28 July 2025
-
Suddenly, a sound cue and a shift from white to blue lighting indicate a leap in time, and this woman begins to relive a mundane interaction with her two young children, Leanne and Danny, while speaking to thin air and miming her motherly motions.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Adjective
-
There’s affection, tenderness and a strong brotherly bond.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
-
But that brotherly empathy is also likely what pushes Seadown over the edge.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
-
Her first children's book, Maverick and Me, follows a story about dog adoption, while her second, Good Night, Sister, centers around a sisterly bond.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 July 2025
-
Until now, the answer had been an easy one for spectacular sisterly duo Agnes van Rhijn and the former Ada Brook, splendidly portrayed by Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
Adjective
-
The sentimental choice only made the moment even more special, with William explaining why the sapphire piece was so close to his heart.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
-
Then the camera transitions to a framed portrait of Simpson’s Nordberg, prompting Moses Jones’ Nordberg Jr. to break the fourth wall, shake his head and not deliver his own sentimental moment.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fatherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatherly. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share