filial

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As Hyllus, the son of Hercules and Dejanira, David Portillo was similarly impressive, his bright, easy tenor and excellent diction assets in his ardent filial devotion and wooing of Iole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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

For generations, China has relied on filial piety to fill the gaps in elderly care.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

Traditionally, offspring have been expected to support their elders and demonstrate filial piety above all else.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

“The one about the filial daughter and the loving bride.”

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord