GRANDSIRE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

grandsire

noun

Definition of grandsire

archaic

as in sire

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Recent Examples of grandsire Robusta’s trainer, O’Neill, is trying again with Vitruvian Man, and other than the colt’s breeding — his sire (Vino Rosso) and grandsire (Curlin) both won the Breeders’ Cup Classic — there isn’t much to recommend. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026 As her grandsire Corlys (Steve Toussaint) settles in as the Hand of the Queen, Rhaenyra brings Queensguard Ser Steffon Darklyn (Anthony Flanagan) before the council. — Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 22 July 2024 Daemon insults young Tully by wishing his absent grandsire a hasty trip to the grave. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 7 July 2024 Writhing in pain, Rhaenyra tells her boys that their grandsire has died and Aegon has been crowned king. — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 23 Oct. 2022 Sir Winston joined his dam sire, Afleet Alex, and one of his great-grandsires Affirmed as winners of the Belmont Stakes. — Mark Inabinett | [email protected], al.com, 8 June 2019 Sir Winston's maternal grandsire is 2005 Belmont winner Afleet Alex. — John Cherwa, latimes.com, 7 June 2019

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Noun

In some species—lions, for instance—only one male and his closest buddies get the chance to sire offspring.

— Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
But plenty of champion horses do not produce champion kids, and plenty of lesser racehorses turn out to be outstanding sires.

— Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026

Definition of sire

Noun

Cliven Bundy, the family patriarch, rallied hundreds of supporters to block the roundup of his cattle, sparking a days long armed standoff between law enforcement and the Bundy group near the town of Bunkerville, outside of Las Vegas.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Over one night they’re blamed, hunted, and driven apart by their differing belief systems, while the killer, Jacob (James Van Der Beek), the community’s charismatic pastor and de facto patriarch, closes in.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of patriarch

Noun

The floral design has all the charm of your grandmother’s upholstered furniture, and it’s finished with riveted trim and rolled armrests perfect for any traditional space.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Some of the most valuable items could be hiding in your own home—or more specifically, under your grandmother’s roof.

— Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

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