father figure
Example Sentences
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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
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
The show depicted Beam as a mentor and father figure to his players, some of whom were facing significant challenges in their lives, as they navigate a football season.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025
It was equally disturbing to think of that monster Brum as some kind of father figure.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
