father figure
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Kenyan university student Ryan, who follows the videos of Andrew Kibe, says as a young man raised by a single mother, he views the influencer as a surrogate father figure.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
He also lacked a father figure growing up, as his father was not involved in raising him.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
Army colonel Lee Shaw, her team’s father figure, in the monster realm they call Axis Mundi.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026
In other words, Gen Z wants a financial father figure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025
“Malcolm obviously needs a father figure and a firm hand.”
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
