granddaddy

Example Sentences

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“The Oscars is the granddaddy of all award shows, so people expect something from the show that you have to honor,” Paine said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“It’s the granddaddy of them all. My mom always said she wanted me to play at Wimbledon. ... This is definitely one of the most coveted trophies right here.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025

Madison, the great granddaddy of all constitutional decisions.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

If you get lost in the luminous orange peepers of housecats or the baby blues of white tigers, thank the granddaddy of all felines—an ocelotlike creature that lived more than 30 million years ago.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 13, 2023

“You remember my ma talkin’ about that old house in the woods that your granddaddy grew up in?” she began excitedly.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds