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as in dads
a male human parent
the special relationship that exists between fathers and sons
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2
as in founders
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Sir Isaac Newton is regarded by many as the father of modern science
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as in grandfathers
a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent
our fathers founded this nation on the fundamental belief that no person is entitled to rule by divine right
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as in sires
to become the father of
Paul Revere somehow found room in his small house for the large family he had fathered
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Recent Examples of fathers
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
In one study conducted by sociologist Katherine Conger at the University of California, Davis, fully 65% of mothers and 70% of fathers confessed to having a favorite child.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
For example, long-telomere fathers with short-telomere mothers, and vice versa.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Kaylyn says the messages from viewers who had lost their own fathers resonated especially deeply.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Both mothers and fathers who work from home also spend more time with their youngsters, likely improving the quality of parenting overall, Bloom said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Exploring the bonds between fathers and sons through the lens of inter-generational healing and forgiveness, The Heart is a Muscle draws on experiences specific to South Africa’s Cape Flats neighborhood which also speak to the universal search for reconciliation and belonging.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The internet build-out had a lot of fathers … and a lot of children.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Willa and Prarie, meanwhile, are both skeptical of their fathers’ fears, but come to understand them as his past reemerges.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
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To end the war and reunite the remaining hostages with their mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
In one study conducted by sociologist Katherine Conger at the University of California, Davis, fully 65% of mothers and 70% of fathers confessed to having a favorite child.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
For example, long-telomere fathers with short-telomere mothers, and vice versa.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Kaylyn says the messages from viewers who had lost their own fathers resonated especially deeply.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Both mothers and fathers who work from home also spend more time with their youngsters, likely improving the quality of parenting overall, Bloom said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Exploring the bonds between fathers and sons through the lens of inter-generational healing and forgiveness, The Heart is a Muscle draws on experiences specific to South Africa’s Cape Flats neighborhood which also speak to the universal search for reconciliation and belonging.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The internet build-out had a lot of fathers … and a lot of children.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Willa and Prarie, meanwhile, are both skeptical of their fathers’ fears, but come to understand them as his past reemerges.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fathers
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Six years later, the couple became dads once again with the arrival of their youngest, Griffin, in August 2020.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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And in the case of pregnancy, dads have to navigate that reality in our own way.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Band founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will embark on the 12-date Fifty Something tour in June to celebrate the music of the prog rock pioneers, their legacy and the life of Peart.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, co-founders of the classic rock band Rush, have announced the group’s first tour in 11 years.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Now a young man, he's recently started a new chapter as an Army private first class and plans to follow in his father's and grandfathers’ military footsteps.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The pride of Santa Elena's silletero families is palpable, with everyone from young children to grandmothers and grandfathers tracing the route of the culminating parade carrying their creations on their backs.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some people's mommies and daddies really, really struggle with money, and that is not something to ever make fun of somebody for.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The baby daddies are family to me.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In case that wasn't enough of a wink from the show's creators, there's a scene in the finale where the head nurse at the institution holding Gein advises him to write a book, noting that so many other people have taken liberties with his story.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Sarian continues to be represented by Moorea Mongelli, Abe Santos, and Dan Weinstein at Underscore Management, which represents top YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, Snapchat, gaming and podcast content creators.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, some 75 representatives gathered in Pegli, near Genoa, their ancestors’ home.—
Miquel Ros,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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This season opens a portal for honoring ancestors, embracing transformation, and connecting to the unseen.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
7 Oct. 2025
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As Southerners always say, kindness begets kindness.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Teething begets teeth, sleeplessness begets sleep.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The actress revealed that the school’s syllabus includes several non-fiction books, ranging from politics in Russia to those penned by early English authors.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fathers. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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