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Her aunt is also her godmother.
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Additionally, her mom also told her that her sister doesn't want her as the baby's godmother anymore.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
But one maritime tradition that has withstood the test of time is the naming of a cruise ship’s godmother, or a civilian sponsor (usually a woman) who is chosen to bless the vessel with good luck and protection.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
Miley Cyrus’ fiery godmother, Dolly Parton, is her seventh cousin, once removed.
—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus' kinship runs deeper than godmother and goddaughter.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
But one maritime tradition that has withstood the test of time is the naming of a cruise ship’s godmother, or a civilian sponsor (usually a woman) who is chosen to bless the vessel with good luck and protection.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
Miley Cyrus’ fiery godmother, Dolly Parton, is her seventh cousin, once removed.
—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus' kinship runs deeper than godmother and goddaughter.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Godmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godmother. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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godmother
noun
god·moth·er
ˈgäd-ˌmət͟h-ər 
also ˈgȯd-
: a female sponsor at baptism
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