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father figure

noun

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as in dad

an older man who acts in a paternal role to younger people The coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.

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Recent Examples of father figure Sonny was this father figure that Dex always wanted, but in a really toxic, unhealthy way that a mob boss would be. —

Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024 The comedian reprised his role after previously appearing as the father figure in 1983's National Lampoon's Vacation and 1985's National Lampoon's European Vacation. —

Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024 Jimmy Carter was something of a father figure to Jasculca, who was only 20 when his own father died of a heart attack, and became something of an additional grandfather to his four children. —

Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025 When the two first met at an art exhibition, Pohl was skeptical about the idea of a new father figure. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for father figure