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Recent Examples of fatherly
The president took a fatherly interest in his son Jim, who suffered a life-threatening brain injury while wrestling in 2020.
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David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
Bono’s fatherly advice One of the world’s most popular and influential music celebrities must be a constant source of daring ideas for his son on how to live a rock star life.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
Bob’s small acts of fatherly kindness fill a familial void in Lily’s life and hold the power to change her direction forever.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
Like Biden, Jackson began in fatherly tones, basking in Americans’ accomplishments and prosperity, before turning to warn of the force that threatened them.
—Daniel Feller, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2025
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David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
Bono’s fatherly advice One of the world’s most popular and influential music celebrities must be a constant source of daring ideas for his son on how to live a rock star life.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
Bob’s small acts of fatherly kindness fill a familial void in Lily’s life and hold the power to change her direction forever.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
Like Biden, Jackson began in fatherly tones, basking in Americans’ accomplishments and prosperity, before turning to warn of the force that threatened them.
—Daniel Feller, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatherly
Adjective
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Physically unhurt but deeply shaken, she is taken in by a local woman who witnessed the accident and begins to care for Laura with motherly devotion.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Seeing her motherly behavior towards Kayla's children is so heartwarming.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Their enthusiasm for each other is infectious, a mischievous, brotherly energy that shines through even on a Zoom call.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbors of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilizational ties.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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None of these spring explorations of sisterly deceit and self-deception has been able to surpass Apple TV+’s Bad Sisters as the recent genre peak.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Cue another fight about everything and nothing, as is the sisterly way.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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As school years around the country wind down, many students have been paying tribute to their own Miss Honey-esque teachers on TikTok, using the voiceover and the sentimental music that goes with it to introduce educators who made a difference in their lives each year.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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One user posted a sentimental goodbye to their standard matcha latte cream top order at Maru.—
Lauren Ng,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Fatherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatherly. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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