father figure
Example Sentences
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In that capacity, Head cemented Giles in our minds as a positive father figure without meeting the strict definition of a TV dad.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
"I love the monarchy because my parents divorced when I was very young. Rama IX was like a father figure to me," she said, referring to the former king.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Anthony Head, the British television actor who had roles in “Ted Lasso,” “Merlin” and most notably father figure Rupert Giles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died, his family announced Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
After Spurs lost to Sunderland in his first match in charge, Roberto de Zerbi said his players need a father figure, not a coach.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
Maybe I could have just read that and had a father figure to teach me how to treat mothers.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
