as in father
a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent
this tradition has been passed down from our pioneer grandfathers
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Recent Examples of grandfather
Sporleder’s family has a long history of service that includes his grandfather, father and brothers.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Glen Norris, Preston’s grandfather, told NOLA.com that a witness said Preston was properly secured.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Rabbi Anne wears a keepsake from her grandfather — a metal thimble that dangles from a silver chain around her neck.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2025
Under her stewardship and in partnership with her brother, the newspaper business her grandfather founded in 1890 grew to include broadcast TV stations in eight markets affiliated with all major networks, 17 radio stations, a monthly magazine, and digital marketing agency Phase 3 Digital Agency.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Glen Norris, Preston’s grandfather, told NOLA.com that a witness said Preston was properly secured.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Rabbi Anne wears a keepsake from her grandfather — a metal thimble that dangles from a silver chain around her neck.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2025
Under her stewardship and in partnership with her brother, the newspaper business her grandfather founded in 1890 grew to include broadcast TV stations in eight markets affiliated with all major networks, 17 radio stations, a monthly magazine, and digital marketing agency Phase 3 Digital Agency.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandfather
Noun
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Frustrated by his father's lack of respect, Brendan again approaches Seraphina with a shady deal.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Britain's Prince William, son of King Charles III, will attend the funeral on his father's behalf, Kensington Palace said.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Like all Guna, Lisa’s ancestors were not native island dwellers.—
Mark Johanson,
AFAR Media,
22 Apr. 2025
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Water bottle The modern-day source of water for many people—their water bottle—may be just as germ-filled as our ancient ancestors’ go-to watering hole.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Grandfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandfather. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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