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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patresfamilias
Noun
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Rebekah, in the Hebrew Bible, matriarch who is the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob, both key patriarchs.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 Mar. 2026 -
What father would ever allow such devastation, assuring fellow patriarchs that their lives without sons would be ruined forever?—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While a small decline can be adaptive, dads face mental health risks when their testosterone drops too low.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Chamelo Dusk Classic smart sunglasses These lightweight sunglasses are perfect for techie dads who love gadgets and gizmos.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Submitted here is an abundance of options, from brunch to burgers to bowling and more, to honor and spoil the father figures in your tribe.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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In Spokane, Washington, Sonora Smart Dodd organized the first Father’s Day in the United States, one that recognized her Civil War veteran dad who raised her, as well as other father figures.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Twenty-year-old men would be the first age group chosen.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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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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“Patresfamilias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patresfamilias. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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