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fairy godmother

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




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"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

Founder and executive producer Andrés Rigal, part master of ceremonies and part fairy godmother, prowls the line, handpicking the most striking attendees and sending them past the bouncer with a nod and a smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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

Who doesn’t love a fairy godmother who can make a few calls to reduce your problems if not make them entirely vanish?

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2024

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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