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fairy godmother

[fair-ee god-muhth-er] / ˈfɛər i ˈgɒdˌmʌð ər /




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I think of the character Jonny as this amazing, queer, fairy godmother.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

"Role modelling kindness is a great message to young people, that someone out there is like a fairy godmother looking after them," she said.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2025

If your greatest wish is for McDonald’s to offer a Luther Burger, your fairy godmother has good news.

From Slate Mar. 29, 2024

Her $990 Margiela Mary-Jane Tabis have vanished into thin air like a fairy godmother after she grants all wishes.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2023

She looked so pretty in her fairy godmother costume, which was a glittery gold dress with a matching tiara.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene




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