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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In this performance, there's a wicked stepfather, some exciting impersonations and bracelets instead of glass slippers, all while highlighting Cinderella's kindness.
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Shafaq Patel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Before Chucky and Annabelle, there was Talky Tina, a young girl’s new best friend and her stepfather’s new enemy.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Flair, 75, was Kidder’s stepfather via his ex-wife Wendy Barlow, who Flair was in a relationship with for more than 13 years before their split in September.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
There are clever gags along the way, including a very nice bit with Bill Nighy (Love Actually) as Shaun’s stepfather, who’s been bitten by a zombie.
—Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
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Shafaq Patel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Before Chucky and Annabelle, there was Talky Tina, a young girl’s new best friend and her stepfather’s new enemy.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Flair, 75, was Kidder’s stepfather via his ex-wife Wendy Barlow, who Flair was in a relationship with for more than 13 years before their split in September.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
There are clever gags along the way, including a very nice bit with Bill Nighy (Love Actually) as Shaun’s stepfather, who’s been bitten by a zombie.
—Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepfather. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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