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parent

[pair-uhnt, par-] / ˈpɛər ənt, ˈpær- /
NOUN
person, source of product
Synonyms
STRONGEST
father mother
STRONG
ancestor architect author begetter cause center creator folks forerunner fountainhead guardian origin originator progenitor prototype root source wellspring
WEAK
procreator
Antonyms
STRONG
consequence effect end outcome outgrowth result
WEAK
child

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Kering, the parent company of Gucci, noted that the broader consideration going forward relates to potential impacts on global tourism trends and the macroeconomic backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But the Facebook parent company is betting big on its own silicon.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

And just when you’ve got them figured out, it’s like, “Oh, they’re into this phase now ...” The other thing is, you never stop being a parent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Greenlight’s accounts belong to the parent, so they retain control after the child turns 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

I really thought he was still speaking of the fowl, until he added, “Because I have got an aged parent at my place.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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