father figure

Example Sentences

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But this strong father figure is also punitive in nature; they want to earn his approval to avoid being punished.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

In other words, Gen Z wants a financial father figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

Dowie said he was like a father figure to her.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

The song initially takes the perspective of the mentor who sees potential, profit and the opportunity to be a father figure for the protégé.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

The only kid he knew who’d had to become a father figure for his little brother and sister, when he was barely older than them himself.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix