patriarch
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The Kirsh family is expanding its New York family office after patriarch Nathan Kirsh sold Jetro Restaurant Depot to Sysco for $29 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
At the same time, a trailer-dwelling man named Clevon becomes the patriarch of multiple interconnected, large families.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
The patriarch played a crucial role in the development of his daughter Selena’s career, establishing his family-led band Selena y Los Dinos in the 1980s as a way to meet financial needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
When the Buss family ceded majority control of the Lakers in 2025, the franchise was worth nearly 150 times what their patriarch had paid for it in 1979.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
All members of a family trace their lineage back to a founding matriarch or patriarch.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Hell, most Old Testament patriarchs aren’t as demanding of loyalty and filial supplication as Rupert Murdoch, save for God himself.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026
And by 09:00, patriarchs and cardinals will congregate in Saint Sebastian Chapel, in the basilica, wearing white damask miters.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025
Bartholomew I is regarded as the “first among equals” among patriarchs in Eastern Orthodoxy and the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2024
Is part of the problem that there are no other Black patriarchs with substantial speaking roles in any of the Bridgerton seasons thus far, so all we’re left with is him?
From Slate ● May 4, 2023
Now both patriarchs seemed to sense that they had outlived their time.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing patriarch
Play by the Rules: Arch
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
It's All in the Family
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Not Your Father's Word List: Pater, Patr
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
