father figure
noun
: a person often of particular power or influence who serves as an emotional substitute for a father
Examples of father figure in a Sentence
The coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.
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The Penguin becomes Victor’s boss, mentor and father figure, mirroring Batman’s relationship with Robin.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Trump is in desperate need of a father figure, and with a father like Fred Trump (Martin Donovan), who wouldn’t be?
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
Over the past 22 years, Doug has not only been a mentor in the wine business but has also acted as a de facto father figure.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But he was still known as a father figure to the group.
—Ashok Sharma, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Trump is in desperate need of a father figure, and with a father like Fred Trump (Martin Donovan), who wouldn’t be?
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
Over the past 22 years, Doug has not only been a mentor in the wine business but has also acted as a de facto father figure.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
But he was still known as a father figure to the group.
—Ashok Sharma, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Father figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/father%20figure. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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father figure
noun
fa·ther figure
ˈfät͟h-ər- 
: one often of particular power or influence who serves as an emotional substitute for a father
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