stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər 
: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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The group also brings along Finn’s mother, Carole Hudson-Hummel (Rosemont), and stepfather, Burt Hummel (O'Malley).
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Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
And his childhood was shaped by the memory of World War II, specifically by stories of how his stepfather, Samuel Pisar, had survived the Holocaust.
—Edward Wong, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Belittled by an emotionally abusive stepfather (Bobby Cannavale) and doubted, initially, by university wrestling coach Shawn Charles (Don Cheadle) who later went on to respect and champion him, Robles’ rise reflected his unflagging determination and decency.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Anthony was ‘Unstoppable’ during his ‘Hell Week’ initiation at Arizona State
When his abusive prison guard stepfather, Rick (Bobby Cannavale), leaves the family, Anthony turns down a full ride at Drexel University to stay at home and help his mother.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
And his childhood was shaped by the memory of World War II, specifically by stories of how his stepfather, Samuel Pisar, had survived the Holocaust.
—Edward Wong, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Belittled by an emotionally abusive stepfather (Bobby Cannavale) and doubted, initially, by university wrestling coach Shawn Charles (Don Cheadle) who later went on to respect and champion him, Robles’ rise reflected his unflagging determination and decency.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Anthony was ‘Unstoppable’ during his ‘Hell Week’ initiation at Arizona State
When his abusive prison guard stepfather, Rick (Bobby Cannavale), leaves the family, Anthony turns down a full ride at Drexel University to stay at home and help his mother.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepfather. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər
: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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