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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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Seeing her motherly behavior towards Kayla's children is so heartwarming.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Everyday Eastwick 4-Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $40 Time and Tru Leighton Mini Bucket Bag, $25 The Pioneer Woman Raffia Tote Bag For the motherly figure that loves watching Ree Drummond’s cooking show, this raffia tote bag from The Pioneer Woman’s Walmart line is the perfect get.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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That brotherly love continued throughout their playing careers, as Bret remembered being in the booth for Fox as an analyst when Aaron hit his famous walk-off home run against the Red Sox in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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There’s an easy, brotherly chemistry between each of them, a cross between a sports team and a boy band.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, none of this matters without the film’s central sisterly bond between Nani and Lilo, which Agudong and Kealoha effortlessly bring to life.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The conversation starts with her mom’s lingering issues with Charles and seems destined to spill over into sisterly conflicts.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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On Monday, May 26, the celebrity chef, 65, shared a sentimental throwback picture of her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, and her late mother, Nancy Bertinelli.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In Amrum, Fatih Akin stages a sentimental conversation between himself and his mentor, the German director Hark Bohm.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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“Fatherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatherly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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