father figure
Example Sentences
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Tony already has a father, but he badly needs tough direction from a father figure like Chef.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“He’s been a father figure, a mentor and impacted so many aspects of our lives. The impact is on so many generations of people. It’s still tough for us to wrap our minds around it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
"I love the monarchy because my parents divorced when I was very young. Rama IX was like a father figure to me," she said, referring to the former king.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
After Spurs lost to Sunderland in his first match in charge, Roberto de Zerbi said his players need a father figure, not a coach.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
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
