Godfather, The

[ thuh god-fah-ther ]

noun

1. a novel (1969) by Mario Puzo.

Example Sentences

Chase then referred to Al Pacino’s Oscar-nominated “The Godfather”/“The Godfather Part II” character: “Personally, for me, you have to understand this: To see Tony Soprano shake hands with Michael Corleone fritzed my mind up completely.”

From Los Angeles Times

Concerns regarding Kate’s well-being reached a fever pitch when news broke that William had pulled out of attending a memorial service at Windsor for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece.

From Salon

William’s absence Tuesday from a memorial service for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece, drew significant media attention because it came at a time when William’s father, King Charles III, and his wife are both suffering from health problems.

From Seattle Times

"So it's tough to reach the godfather. The godfather tries to keep his hands clean."

From Salon

With success after success, Avant assumed the persona of the “Black Godfather,” the man who knew everybody, the go-to guy whose advice helped younger Black executives and performers get ahead.

From Los Angeles Times