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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patresfamilias
Noun
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After that session, the three patriarchs began reaching out to other heavyweight clans.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2025 -
In addition to Leo and Bartholomew, the participants of the commemorative service included priests, patriarchs and bishops from Orthodox Greek, Syrian, Coptic, Malankarese, Armenian, Protestant and Anglican churches.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While tens of millions of Americans do support shutting down and securing our borders while rounding up dangerous criminals who have entered our nation illegally, many are also deeply troubled to see moms and dads being pulled out of a Home Depot or a Walmart in sight of their crying children.—
Douglas Mackinnon,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the couple also started their first charity organization, the Moment Makers Foundation, which supports Olympic and Paralympic moms and dads with child care assistance.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The actor has also brought that perspective to the screen, playing memorable father figures — most notably Larry in Greta Gerwig’s 2017 film Lady Bird.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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This year’s event invites fathers and father figures to treat their daughters to a dazzling night inspired by the jazz age.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to booking records, the suspects appear to be two 18-year-old men.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2026
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Marty works his connections to learn that Frank won’t be charged for Arthur’s murder — the official verdict is that accidents happen when confused old men own guns.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Patresfamilias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patresfamilias. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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