as in founder
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Theodor Herzl is often credited as the founding father of modern Zionism
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So much so that the governor is retroactively understood as a kind of de-facto founding father.
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Ed Simon, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
In that one, the founding father riffed on the importance of Americans being free to name their food things that don't make sense, such as a buffalo wing being made of chicken.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Robert Mondavi 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley Robert Mondavi began making wine at his own winery in 1966 and is considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of modern American winemaking as well as a Napa Valley legend.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ed Simon, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
In that one, the founding father riffed on the importance of Americans being free to name their food things that don't make sense, such as a buffalo wing being made of chicken.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Friday's cartoons - founding fathers, old news, and more
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By The Week US
published 5 days ago
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Escape your echo chamber.
—The Week Us, theweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Robert Mondavi 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley Robert Mondavi began making wine at his own winery in 1966 and is considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of modern American winemaking as well as a Napa Valley legend.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for founding father
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Washed blues, sandy beiges, seafoam greens, and deep browns all work, says Cheryl Clendenon, founder and principal designer of In Detail Interiors.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Ken Squire is the founder and president of 13D Monitor, an institutional research service on shareholder activism, and the founder and portfolio manager of the 13D Activist Fund, a mutual fund that invests in a portfolio of activist 13D investments.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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In December, it was announced that a feature film based on the series, written and directed by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, was in the works.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Franchise creator Kevin Williamson is directing with Guy Busick (2022’s Scream and Scream VI) writing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now over a year sober, Trace made a plea to his father after his inaugural performance sparked concern.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Like his father, 15-year-old Carlos Jr. can dodge punches and counterpunch.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Founding father.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founding%20father. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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