daughter

Definition of daughternext
as in child
a female human born to parents Their youngest daughter graduated from college this year.

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Recent Examples of daughter Richard Knight, 47, was convicted of the fatal stabbing of his cousin’s girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter. Jeffrey Collins, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 Today’s newsletter highlights David Scott’s daughter, Marcye Scott, plans to run in the special election to fill his unexpired term. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Sauer's 3-year-old daughter agreed. Olivia Young, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 For the colt that turned out to be The Puma, Kahn thought Eve of War — a daughter of Declaration of War, who was a multiple Grade 1-winner in Europe — had great promise after winning a maiden race. Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for daughter
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Noun
  • Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Money raised will support the care of children and adults with profound developmental disabilities who receive residential and education care at the nonprofit center, according to a news release.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Fred Tibbetts coached high school girls’ basketball for almost three decades, amassing more than 500 wins, including a 111-game winning streak and seven undefeated championship seasons.
    Annie Costabile, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Seminole’s undefeated girls water polo team (31-0) leads the Orlando Sentinel 2024 All-Area team.
    Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.
    Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The kid from Istanbul’s streets was not an aberration.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Daughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daughter. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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