patriarch

At the same time, a trailer-dwelling man named Clevon becomes the patriarch of multiple interconnected, large families.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

Hit HBO series "Succession" was inspired by the Murdoch family, with the ruthless and cruel patriarch Logan Roy providing a hugely unflattering portrait of the real-life billionaire.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

Hal Williams, a veteran actor known for his roles as a friendly neighborhood police officer on “Sanford and Son” and a hard-working patriarch on “227,” has died.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

“Ralph would be excited,” one of his children texted him Sunday, referring to Ralph Roberts, the patriarch who co-founded and ran Comcast for nearly 40 years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Adam saw a big man, bearded like a patriarch, his graying hair stirring in the air like thistledown.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

Hell, most Old Testament patriarchs aren’t as demanding of loyalty and filial supplication as Rupert Murdoch, save for God himself.

From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026

And by 09:00, patriarchs and cardinals will congregate in Saint Sebastian Chapel, in the basilica, wearing white damask miters.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025

Care for the environment has been a priority for Francis, and presidents and patriarchs alike have welcomed his moral leadership on the issue.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023

Is part of the problem that there are no other Black patriarchs with substantial speaking roles in any of the Bridgerton seasons thus far, so all we’re left with is him?

From Slate ● May 4, 2023

And as the fiftieth anniversary of Independence Day approached, requests poured into Monticello and Quincy from across the land, asking the patriarchs to share their wisdom and memories about the meaning of it all.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis