stepfather

noun

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Recent Examples of stepfather The younger Constantine—Blaise Metreweli’s father—took his stepfather’s surname. — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Authorities allege 18-year-old Juan Gonzalez stabbed his stepfather to death. — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Dixon, at that time, had lived at the RV park for about three years with the boy and his stepfather, whom investigators believe was out of town for several weeks visiting family. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 Anna and Tom’s daughter, Natalie (Lily Collias), views Cady as a source who might finally tell her the truth about her uptight mother and avoidant stepfather. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepfather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepfather
  1. stepmother
  2. mother
  3. dad
  4. mom
  5. parent
  6. stepparent
Noun
  • His father, Juan Escobar, and stepmother, Monique Escobar, quit their jobs to search for him full-time .
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Alfonzo’s stepmother and sister were reportedly found dead after the earthquakes in Venezuela last month.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of stepmother
Noun
  • The differing inlay materials — such as mother of pearl, malachite and onyx — have been given different mystical meanings by social media users (helping with the wearer’s career, love life, friendships or finances, for example).
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The book contains Ahn’s mother’s recipes and conversations between the mother and daughter.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of mother
Noun
  • Her family is separated when her dad and brother are sold to another plantation.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Alek, who’s been to Arrowhead multiple times to watch Kelce in action, remembered a funny interaction between Kelce and his dad during practice.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of dad
Noun
  • Chiefs game Swift made headlines when she was photographed sitting next to Kelce's mom, Donna, at a Kansas City Chiefs game in September 2023.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • They were first spotted together as a couple in September 2023, when Swift attended a Kansas City Chiefs game alongside Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce.
    — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Definition of mom
Noun
  • Robinson’s parents had confronted him after authorities released a surveillance photo of the suspect and details about the rifle, authorities have said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of parent
Noun
  • After getting together, the pair welcomed three children — King, Major and Heiress — while also assuming the role of stepparents to the older children.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
  • The poll surveyed 977 caregivers of children 13 and younger, including 53% biological mothers and 33% biological fathers, with the remaining participants including stepparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
    — Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of stepparent

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