as in nuclear family
a family that includes children from a previous marriage of the wife, husband, or both parents
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Recent Examples of blended family
Kourtney Kardashian Barker spent the Christmas holiday with her blended family.
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2022
This year will mark the pair's first Christmas as a married couple, and with their blended family.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2022
Beck grew up the youngest of seven kids in a blended family.
—Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2022
In an interview with Essence for the magazine's cover story in April, Offset opened up about his blended family with his wife.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2022
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2022
This year will mark the pair's first Christmas as a married couple, and with their blended family.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2022
Beck grew up the youngest of seven kids in a blended family.
—Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2022
In an interview with Essence for the magazine's cover story in April, Offset opened up about his blended family with his wife.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended family
Noun
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Life Insurance Life insurance is usually what people purchase to financially safeguard their nuclear families’ future in the event of their death.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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Local regulation compounds these challenges — some communities still have outdated laws that enforce traditional nuclear family living arrangements.—
Rachel Cohen,
Vox,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Scribbly Gum Island are the dysfunctional members of an extended family.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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In a confessional, the mom of four reflects on getting to have quality time with her extended family.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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FanDuel Racing has race previews, analysis and picks.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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At Large seat that was up in 2007, but withdrew before the primary in a race that Cindy Circo later won.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Alongside daughter Finn, Kylie and husband Jason Kelce share daughters Bennett, 2, Elliotte, 4, and Wyatt, 5. Elsewhere in the podcast, the proud mom spoke about the dos and don'ts of postpartum, highlighting things people should and shouldn’t say to new moms.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The radium lume on the hour markers and hands have developed a rich orange patina, which some people call Pumpkin or Caramel. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Thomas Wojtowicz,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this year, a member of an uncontacted Amazonian tribe voluntarily visited the rural Brazilian village of Bela Rosa.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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In past years, other Native American tribes have received IMLS grants to purchase access to apps such as Hoopla and Libby, which provide free ebooks and audiobooks to library patrons.—
Paresh Dave,
Wired News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The exhibition presents five shots from the photographer’s collaboration with the jewelry house.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Governments will face pressure to modernize policy, businesses will launch products and services for one-person households, and financial professionals will adapt to better serve solo earners.—
Peter McGraw,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Results could offer clues about household confidence as inflation lingers and real wages cool.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Blended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended%20family. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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