How to Use fatherly in a Sentence

fatherly

adjective
Definition of fatherlynext
Synonyms for fatherlynext
  • He took a fatherly interest in the careers of younger writers.
  • The Mooch put a fatherly hand on Mr. Bankman-Fried’s shoulder.
    — New York Times, 14 May 2022
  • When Glanville pulls him into a fatherly side hug, Friede seems to swell.
    — Kyle Dickman, Outside Online, 16 May 2019
  • There is camaraderie at the Paris film agency at the center of the show until the death of its fatherly head.
    — Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Hans’ dad passed away when Hans was young, and Chainski and Mullins each took on a fatherly role for him.
    — Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2019
  • But while some might point to Khaled's exultations as a case of fatherly love (and a healthy dose of bias), there's a lot of truth to the hype around Asahd.
    — Cady Lang, Time, 22 June 2017
  • Think of it as your way of returning the favor for all the fatherly advice he's given over the years.
    — Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 20 June 2020
  • The fatherly guidance and coaching is not lost on the younger Seltzer, and the two took a moment to savor the last embrace of Zeke's high school career.
    — Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Feb. 2022
  • In the process, Kevin crashes a dirt bike and frets about all his motherly/fatherly duties.
    — Matt Miller, Esquire, 3 Oct. 2017
  • Some paternal lessons have stuck with Don, who tries still to parse the old fatherly instruction for the faintest wisdom.
    — Julia Ioffe, GQ, 21 June 2018
  • The realization that life is cyclical is a long view, a fatherly view.
    — Jon Pareles, New York Times, 6 June 2018
  • The movie begins to lose its way once JR leaves the nest, but Affleck exudes cool fatherly warmth whenever on screen.
    — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2021
  • Today, Preskill has become, in a way, the fatherly public face of quantum computing in the US.
    — Sophia Chen, Wired, 9 Mar. 2020
  • Elway is among many former Broncos who view Bowlen in a fatherly light.
    — Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post, 17 June 2019
  • And because this is the frontman of Aerosmith, the Demon of Screamin', a sterling skull and stack of chain link rings further adorned his fatherly fingers.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Don’t let elderly men with an eye to a flirtation pat you on the shoulder and take a fatherly interest in you.
    — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2021
  • Fears does an excellent job of giving tough coaching but with a fatherly touch.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2021
  • Paltrow said her father Bruce had a great affection for Pitt, who saw Bruce as a fatherly mentor.
    — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022
  • LeBron and many others have been raised with little fatherly guidance and a strong female presence in their lives.
    — Mike Bianchi, OrlandoSentinel.com, 20 Apr. 2018
  • The contest is open to a father, a coach, a teacher, a mentor or anyone who has made a fatherly impact (male or female) on the applicant’s life.
    — Leada Gore | [email protected], al, 4 June 2021
  • However, Yeoh notes that Wenwu shows his fatherly love in a way that is often overlooked: acts of service.
    — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2021
  • There’s non-stop action, though not for faint hearts, and never an unassuming hobbit or fatherly ent by way of relief.
    — Tom Shippey, WSJ, 28 June 2018
  • McGraw faced those fatherly feelings even early on in prep.
    — Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2022
  • The palace shared this sweet image of then-Prince Felipe getting some fatherly affection from his daughters.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 6 Aug. 2022
  • His reputation as a coach who helps players get on a path to college -- and one who assumes a fatherly role -- has drawn players to Madison.
    — OregonLive.com, 15 Aug. 2017
  • The actor is best known for playing another fatherly role: Charle Swan, Bella's dad in the Twilight franchise.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Stephen Jones said his fatherly advice would have been different.
    — Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Childhood was a blast, especially the first decade, but fatherly scrutiny picked up around fourth grade.
    — Mike Kerrigan, WSJ, 14 June 2019
  • Cavill, 41, shared a selfie on Sunday, June 16, in front of a nursery and asked for fatherly advice from his followers ahead of becoming a dad.
    — Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
  • Readers even get a little bit of fatherly advice on how to handle uncertainty and low self-esteem.
    — A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 7 Dec. 2023

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