as in dad
a male human parent
Pater had promised to pay for military school after third form
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Noun
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And that graduate school level of basketball knowledge Cronin talked about receiving from his dad?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Billy Ray Cyrus, Cyrus’ real-life and TV dad who played Robby Ray Stewart on the series, reunites with Cyrus in a replica of the Stewart family living room.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her father, Ken, also had a big hand in developing her career.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kevin MacEgan said his father’s honor, wisdom, kindness and character will serve as his lasting legacy.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Listen, be the whitest, most suburban, rich daddy white girls listening to New Detroit.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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How many deferments did his daddy get for him?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Pater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pater. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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