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godparent

[god-pair-uhnt, -par-] / ˈgɒdˌpɛər ənt, -ˌpær- /




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I learned my barista’s favorite drink before they learned mine, and I now track the status of their foster dog with the devotion of a godparent.

From Salon Dec. 7, 2025

Along with being a godparent for Prince George, he is also reported to be godfather to the Duke of Sussex's son, Prince Archie.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2024

The Thomases are intimately involved with the Bolicks family, according to the Post and the Arizona Mirror, which reported Justice Thomas is godparent to the Bolicks’ son.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2024

However, there is no right for anyone to be a godparent at a baptism, the document states.

From Washington Times Nov. 9, 2023

He gave his old business partner un abrazo, addressing him as compadre even though neither one was godparent to the other’s children.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

Guy Moon long scored the magical antics of “Fairly OddParents,” an animated series that tracks the adventures of Timmy Turner, a 10-year-old boy with fairy godparents who grant him wishes to solve his everyday problems.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 12, 2026

Recently, the couple were asked to be the godparents of a girl they cared for.

From BBC May 2, 2024

In the following years, the women started enrolling tens of thousands, earning the nickname of “Madrinas del Obamacare,” or “Obamacare” godmothers, evoking the crucial role godparents play in Latino culture.

From Washington Times Dec. 16, 2023

Francis’ latest initiative was a document from the Vatican’s doctrine office asserting that, under some circumstances, transgender people can be baptized and can serve as godparents and witnesses in weddings.

From Seattle Times Nov. 18, 2023

“I’m sorry I slammed your fingers in the door, and I’m sorry I didn’t tell my godparents that I stole the notebook. I was mad at you for taking my key.”

From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick




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