avuncular
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But his avuncular personality endeared him to three conservative colleagues who are now the court’s most senior members.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
At an appearance at the University of Mannheim in southwest Germany, Breuer, in his gray-jacketed dress uniform, sprang from his chair, transforming what had been an avuncular presence into one of studied intensity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
A bearded, avuncular figure who was serving as New Labour's first health secretary, he was 'persuaded' to stand against his old comrade Ken.
From BBC • May 7, 2025
Walz is all avuncular, with his can-I-help-shovel-your-walk approachability and good cheer.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024
“Afternoon, young man,” he said, with an avuncular chuckle, as he passed Shadow.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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