family man
noun
: a man with a spouse and child or children dependent on him
especially
: a man devoted to his family
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Violante, a devoted family man, who was known for his commitment to Holiday Market and to the Royal Oak community for 70 years, died at his Birmingham home on Tuesday, his 95th birthday, according to his family obituary.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
One such rider is Abiola (Adebowale Adedayo), a family man with a young daughter and wife (Meg Otanwa) who depend on him.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
Outside of the music business, David is a family man who often spends time with his mother and children.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
Bob Odenkirk is reprising his role as mild-mannered family man who is secretly a former government assassin.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024
One such rider is Abiola (Adebowale Adedayo), a family man with a young daughter and wife (Meg Otanwa) who depend on him.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
Outside of the music business, David is a family man who often spends time with his mother and children.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
Bob Odenkirk is reprising his role as mild-mannered family man who is secretly a former government assassin.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Family man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20man. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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