as in fatherhood
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Recent Examples of paternity
Inherent in paternity is a privilege of separateness.
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Danny Lorberbaum
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Conservative author and influencer Ashley St. Clair appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Thursday in her ongoing paternity and custody battle over Elon Musk’s secret infant son.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
The Dodgers slugger and reigning National League MVP was placed on the paternity list, the team announced, in anticipation of the birth of his first child this weekend.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Dana, 21, was up for one game earlier this season, when right-hander Ryan Johnson was on the paternity list.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
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Danny Lorberbaum
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Conservative author and influencer Ashley St. Clair appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Thursday in her ongoing paternity and custody battle over Elon Musk’s secret infant son.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
The Dodgers slugger and reigning National League MVP was placed on the paternity list, the team announced, in anticipation of the birth of his first child this weekend.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Dana, 21, was up for one game earlier this season, when right-hander Ryan Johnson was on the paternity list.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paternity
Noun
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The services offered through maternity wards also tend to see low reimbursement rates, unlike cardiac care, orthopedic surgery and other specialized services.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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In 2020-22, there were an excess of over 10,000 preterm births among people living in maternity care deserts or limited-access counties, the group says.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Despite a challenging upbringing and dropping out of high school, Munoz found solace and purpose in dance.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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Like many of the sides on the menu, including the cacti de gallo (marinated green cactus, avocado, and tomato), the dish was influenced by the flavors of her upbringing.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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“Paternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paternity. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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