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Recent Examples of stepparent
The singer is also a stepparent to Prince, Kasseem, and Nicole, who are Beatz’s kids from a previous relationship.
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Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
Parents may share holidays, transition from one home to the other and maintain a good relationship with stepparents.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Half of the parents also remarried within five years of divorce, introducing stepparents to children's lives, and adding more dependents to the household as a result.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Sometimes evil stepparents forget that children grow up to be adults who don't have to take their b.s. anymore.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
Parents may share holidays, transition from one home to the other and maintain a good relationship with stepparents.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Half of the parents also remarried within five years of divorce, introducing stepparents to children's lives, and adding more dependents to the household as a result.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Sometimes evil stepparents forget that children grow up to be adults who don't have to take their b.s. anymore.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepparent
Noun
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At the February 2026 Grammy Awards, country star Reba McEntire—a longtime friend of Clarkson's and stepmother to the late Blackstock—offered another update on how the family was doing in the wake of their loss.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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There are several elements in Bridgerton season 4 that resemble the story line of Cinderella, from enchanting balls to gloves and slippers — and even an evil stepmother.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hatosy plays April’s husband and Mia’s stepfather, who is at the center of the girl’s abuse allegations.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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Shane recorded a run of singles and a stunning live album on Caravan Records, in 1967, but had retired from music by the early nineteen-seventies, spending time taking care of her ailing mother and stepfather in Nashville.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, parents have increasingly resorted to filing complaints with the state, alleging that their school districts violated federal disability law.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are still recreational and school leagues for most sports where a kid can play without assaulting their parents’ bank accounts.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cody Powers said that his mother wore State Farm sweatshirts and T-shirts and entered every promotion the company offered.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Another Jefferson County circuit judge, Jessica Green, last year drew local and national criticism after granting shock probation to a 32-year-old man accused of abducting a mother and two children and stabbing the mother during a bank robbery.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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And Dean’s son, who is also named Kenneth, like his dad and his grandfather, has been a cop for three years.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Over 500 institutions still give you a leg up if your mom or dad went there.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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In her sleeveless silver jumpsuit, Duff – who is also a mom of four – was visibly appreciative of the crowd reception blasted her direction.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Of course, Bazzel's mom, Carolyn, was there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Stepparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepparent. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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