Example Sentences
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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Moms and dads are always looking for different ways to keep their kids occupied.—
Mekialaya White,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Now that Davidson has joined the new dads club, parenthood has been a topic of conversation between the pals.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ultimately, Confidence Men is a story about the battle for Bobby’s soul between two father figures, showing the depth of loyalty that tough SOB Special Agent Russo had for this young man, who in his words was the most talented CI there ever was — better than most undercover agents.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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All grandfathers, uncles, fathers and father figures are invited.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Doors are being smashed and old men dragged out of bed.—
Dr. Michael Good,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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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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“Patresfamilias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patresfamilias. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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