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But after Davina publicly accuses Julia mid-labor of seducing Lord Lovat, the group of women suddenly turn on Julia, yelling at her to repent her sins and repeatedly questioning her about the paternity of her child.
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The pitcher went on the paternity list but was reinstated ahead of Sunday’s finale against Detroit.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
The lack of offense and defense spoiled a strong start from Anderson, who worked five innings in his first start after being on the paternity list.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Owens, the 35-year-old daughter of longtime San Francisco radio host Ronn Owens, filed a paternity petition in Maricopa County Superior Court in August 2023, alleging Echard fathered twins during a one-night encounter.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The pitcher went on the paternity list but was reinstated ahead of Sunday’s finale against Detroit.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
The lack of offense and defense spoiled a strong start from Anderson, who worked five innings in his first start after being on the paternity list.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Owens, the 35-year-old daughter of longtime San Francisco radio host Ronn Owens, filed a paternity petition in Maricopa County Superior Court in August 2023, alleging Echard fathered twins during a one-night encounter.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paternity
Noun
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Ahead of their newborn's arrival, Derek opened up about his excitement for fatherhood on the Jennifer Hudson Show.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Inside a notorious prison, a program is focusing on fatherhood and changing how prisoners see themselves.—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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The couple renovated the maternity ward, where she and her daughters Mae and Helen were all born.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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This season, the Napiers also renovate the local hospital's maternity ward and the home of Ben's brother Jesse, all while attempting to keep a handle on their personal obligations and family life.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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Skakel said his mother was cold and left most of the child-rearing to the household help.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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The commission directed the department to come up with a drought response strategy after an extremely dry year in 2021 led to dismal quail reproduction and rearing, Harding said.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Client states of the hegemon, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, readied themselves to assist in the upbringing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ono, whose upbringing was much more cultured, has more trepidations about agreeing to appear at every protest and support every cause.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Paternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paternity. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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