as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Theodor Herzl is often credited as the founding father of modern Zionism
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Recent Examples of founding father
Aaron Burr fatally shot Alexander Hamilton and marked a turning point in American politics following the death of one of the nation's most influential founding fathers.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Really, people, is this what our founding fathers envisioned for our 250th anniversary at the People’s House?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2026
The beer company is launching the Brewer Patriot Collection, a lineup of four distinct beers each inspired by one of the founding fathers.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Its goal is to undo the founding fathers' vision of India as a secular country, home to people with many faiths.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Really, people, is this what our founding fathers envisioned for our 250th anniversary at the People’s House?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2026
The beer company is launching the Brewer Patriot Collection, a lineup of four distinct beers each inspired by one of the founding fathers.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Its goal is to undo the founding fathers' vision of India as a secular country, home to people with many faiths.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for founding father
Noun
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Misha Sher, a sports marketing expert and founder of One of Not Many, agreed.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The dessert quickly became popular locally before eventually catching the attention of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc as the company searched for a signature dessert offering.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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If its touch-sensitive pads and app integration deliver on their ease-of-use promises, this quirky little hybrid could easily become the company’s next viral hit for casual creators.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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By developing tech skills online, these content creators are showing young girls that tech and science technology, engineering arts and mathematic (STEAM) careers are accessible and can be customized to fit their interests.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
June 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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In the years since, Harry, 41, has made several short trips back to the UK, most notably attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 and his father King Charles III’s coronation in 2023.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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My brother in-law was an incredible husband and an amazing father to their boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Founding father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founding%20father. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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