godmother
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Listen to the pop-country godmother: If you’re enjoying the country-crossover renaissance exemplified by Ella Langley’s chart-topping song “Choosin’ Texas,” you’re in for a treat: Langley’s mentor, Miranda Lambert, has a new album out.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026
Recognized in the industry as the godmother of AI, Li “is arguably the highest-value asset” from the deal, StoneX analyst Cody Acree said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
The couple never had children but helped raise several of Parton’s younger siblings; she was also a godmother to Miley Cyrus, with whom she recorded and performed on multiple occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
As Roy writes, "The LGBTQ+ movement was young in India. Hungry for a queer history, it seemed to have seized on Chapal Bhaduri to be its fairy godmother."
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
Clare scampered away as Ella hugged her godmother.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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Two of the midwives went on to become Penny's godmothers.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The entire vibe around Sunday was fueled by female empowerment thanks to riot grrrl godmothers Bikini Kill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Ronni Lundy, one of the godmothers of contemporary Appalachian cuisine, writes about this in her 2016 cookbook “Victuals.”
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025
“I’m convinced that if all my aunts, my godmothers my grandparents had seen campaigns like this … they would have a different outcome today.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2022
"Honestly,” Anne bubbled, "it’s like stepping into a fairy tale three-deep with godmothers and with wishes that come true.”
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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