grandfathers

plural of grandfather

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of grandfathers 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 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 Smith and Christian’s respective grandfathers were their catalysts into vintage fashion. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandfathers
Noun
  • These are men who grew up with fathers who ignored menopause.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Their conversation was not about the character but about fathers.
    Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This is where our ancestors died protecting a way of life.
    Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
  • By this time, humans had arrived in North America, likely via the same Bering Land Bridge used by the lions’ ancestors.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Grandfathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandfathers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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