father figure
noun
: a person often of particular power or influence who serves as an emotional substitute for a father
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The coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.
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When the two first met at an art exhibition, Pohl was skeptical about the idea of a new father figure.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Huddleston brings a gregarious energy to the role — a sort of Santa-as-Kenny Rogers down-home father figure with a raspy voice and a sincere love of children.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Master Splinter, the wise rat sensei who acts as a mentor and father figure to the show's titular Ninja Turtles.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
The Owl, the father figure, flies into rages, yelling and occasionally lashing out with a hand or foot.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Huddleston brings a gregarious energy to the role — a sort of Santa-as-Kenny Rogers down-home father figure with a raspy voice and a sincere love of children.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Master Splinter, the wise rat sensei who acts as a mentor and father figure to the show's titular Ninja Turtles.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
The Owl, the father figure, flies into rages, yelling and occasionally lashing out with a hand or foot.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Father figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/father%20figure. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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