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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Harper, meanwhile, has targeted for revenge a father figure, her former mentor Eric (the great Ken Leung).
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
Beverly was married five times After splitting from Donald, Beverly was in a number of relationships, leading to a rotating door of father figures for J.D.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
In the book, Vance shared vivid memories about his mother’s battle with drug addiction, a rotating cast of father figures and the other socioeconomic challenges that his family faced after migrating from eastern Kentucky to southwestern Ohio.
—Megan Lebowitz, NBC News, 16 July 2024
Lopez said Affleck stepped up as a father figure for her kids
In May 2023, Lopez opened up to Hoda Kotb on TODAY about the role Affleck had taken on as an attentive stepfather to her children.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
Beverly was married five times After splitting from Donald, Beverly was in a number of relationships, leading to a rotating door of father figures for J.D.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
In the book, Vance shared vivid memories about his mother’s battle with drug addiction, a rotating cast of father figures and the other socioeconomic challenges that his family faced after migrating from eastern Kentucky to southwestern Ohio.
—Megan Lebowitz, NBC News, 16 July 2024
Lopez said Affleck stepped up as a father figure for her kids
In May 2023, Lopez opened up to Hoda Kotb on TODAY about the role Affleck had taken on as an attentive stepfather to her children.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
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