stepparent

noun

Definition of stepparentnext
as in stepmother

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Recent Examples of stepparent Usually these harms were inflicted by a caregiver – a parent, stepparent, grandparent or other guardian. — Laura Schwab Reese, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025 The singer is also a stepparent to Prince, Kasseem, and Nicole, who are Beatz’s kids from a previous relationship. — Essence, 1 Aug. 2025 And far as legalities go, stepparents have few legal rights to see their stepchildren following a split. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025 When Gabby went missing in September 2021, her parents and stepparents started a nationwide search for their daughter. — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stepparent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepparent
  1. stepmother
  2. stepfather
  3. parent
  4. mother
  5. dad
  6. mom
Noun
  • The morning of Alfonzo’s debut, his sister and stepmother, who had been missing since two powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuela last month, were found dead.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • The Democratic congresswoman, 52, has been married to Harris since 2014 and is stepmother to his daughter.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of stepmother
Noun
  • Richard is also dad to sons Alexander and James with his wife Alejandra Silva and a stepfather to her son, Albert, from a previous relationship.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The daughter’s reaction, in particular, suggests an impressively mature desire to embrace change rather than loathe it—no small feat for a girl who just lost her stepfather and stepbrother to a tough divorce.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of stepfather
Noun
  • The advice comes as pet parents become increasingly anxious about leaving their furry family members behind.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Although the Facebook and Instagram parent continued to post strong advertising growth, investors focused on a softer revenue outlook, higher capital spending, and a roughly 91% decline in free cash flow .
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of parent
Noun
  • Nessie is a native Londoner born to a Singaporean mother and an Egyptian father.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • She is survived by five children, her mother, two siblings, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a large extended family.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of mother
Noun
  • Indi Star plays Violet Angel, who grew up on a farm and recently suffered a head injury due to a fall on her dad’s tractor, which leads to some comically forgetful moments.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • The Goodfellas actor is also dad to Drena, 54; Raphael, 49; 30-year-old twins Julian and Airyn; Elliot, 28; and Helen, 14, all from previous relationships.
    — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of dad
Noun
  • The course is built to walk parents step-by-step through mastering budget-busting expenses like diapers, wipes, formula, and groceries while building a supportive community of like-minded moms.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Jacobson, alongside her sisters Mamie and Grace, followed in their mom’s footsteps and became actors.
    — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of mom

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