father figure

Example Sentences

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Army colonel Lee Shaw, her team’s father figure, in the monster realm they call Axis Mundi.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 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

For hardened followers, Al-Houthi, who is believed to be in his mid-40s, is a father figure who claims to have descended from the Prophet Muhammad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

Dowie said he was like a father figure to her.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

It was equally disturbing to think of that monster Brum as some kind of father figure.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo