godmother

noun

god·moth·er ˈgäd-ˌmə-t͟hər

: a woman who sponsors a person at baptism

Examples of godmother in a Sentence

Her aunt is also her godmother.

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My godmother, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, introduces Hunter and me to the governor of Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore. —

Jurnee Smollett, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024 One pillar of the royal’s support system is her friend, celebrity nutritionist Gabriela Peacock, who told The Daily Mail how the two — who are godmothers to each other’s daughters — have only gotten closer since sharing the experience of motherhood together. —

Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 Modern day cruise ships have been blessed by godmothers of the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and Malala Yousafzai, J.Lo, and Oprah Winfrey. —

Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024 However, Dolly Parton, Cyrus’ godmother, believes one of Cyrus’ more vulnerable tracks would have been better suited for her own voice. —

Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for godmother