father figure
noun
an emotional substitute for one's father, especially one who fulfills parental functions such as protection, authority, support, etc.
father figures
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pluralof father figure.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"I always say that my two uncles, Alberto and Jorge, became the father figures I so deeply missed as a child," José Ignacio said.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025
The race is no longer between two flawed father figures.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2024
Ask Pedro Pascal, who built a career peak out of playing father figures sheltering youngsters from the ravages of lawlessness.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2024
Now well over 100 years since Dodd coined the holiday, what better way to celebrate all the father figures in your life this year than to make a weekend trip to where it all began.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
I guess my father figures that nobody he knows will see him in this neighborhood.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
