godmother

Example Sentences

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“I will feel like her godmother, aunt, older sister, whatever for the rest of my life,” says Kulukundis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

The band participated in NBC's Miley's New Year's Eve Party - hosted by Cyrus - in 2022, alongside musicians including Cyrus's godmother Dolly Parton and David Byrne.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

It belonged to Jean's godmother Jeanne Baudot, a friend and student of Renoir's, who passed the painting on to her inheritors.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

She adds she’s been in nurturing positions her entire life — to her younger sister Elle, and to the daughters of her best friend, who are 5 and 2, as their godmother.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

But she knew deep down that her godmother would tell her to stop investigating and be patient.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton