avuncular

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We’re a long way from Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post portraits of doting parents taking their rosy-cheeked children to the avuncular family doctor for back-to-school checkups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Though it counts Jesus among its many visitors over the years, said Khaldoon Hanna, Taybeh’s avuncular deputy mayor, these days “no one is coming.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

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

Dr. Achufusi, an avuncular and pleasant man, pressed at Ifemelu’s side and announced, “It’s your appendix, very inflamed. We should get it out quickly.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie