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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One do-it-yourselfer demonstrating step-by-step how to rewire an electrical outlet via a TikTok video replaces thousands of dads and grandpas who could do the same thing.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Have any of the dads responded?—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 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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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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It’s based on a 2007 study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings where scientists divided two groups of 50 and 60-year-old men and women into two groups.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Patresfamilias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patresfamilias. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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