as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his family tree includes writers, musical composers, and other notables in the arts
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Recent Examples of family tree
The premiere also expands the Mayfair family tree, introducing us to Moira, the telepathic sister of Rowan’s cousin Tessa.
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 5 Jan. 2025
Carter’s family tree includes politicians, businessmen and more.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
From her grandfather to her mother and beyond, PKD has woven its way through the family tree, leaving a trail of heartache and hope in its wake.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Below is a guide to the Kennedy family tree, starting with patriarch Joseph P. Kennedy and matriarch Rose Fitzgerald and their nine children and the most notable faces of each generation since.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 5 Jan. 2025
Carter’s family tree includes politicians, businessmen and more.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
From her grandfather to her mother and beyond, PKD has woven its way through the family tree, leaving a trail of heartache and hope in its wake.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Below is a guide to the Kennedy family tree, starting with patriarch Joseph P. Kennedy and matriarch Rose Fitzgerald and their nine children and the most notable faces of each generation since.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family tree
Noun
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Most African Americans have sub-Saharan West African ancestry.—
Leah Small,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2025
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The transition to her new, cold home also could be difficult due to a cat's ancestry.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The release marks the next evolution of OpenAI's flagship model lineage that has been an industry front-runner since the start of the generative-AI boom.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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After news of the narrator’s Hamas lineage broke last week, the BBC initially appeared to try and put distance between the narrator and his father, before subsequently saying it hadn’t been given the full information and adding a disclaimer.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The break in the case came in late 2022 when investigators used advanced genetic genealogy to identify Baby India's birth father, which ultimately led to the suspect.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The website only works with law enforcement agencies and doesn’t offer genealogy or health tools.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And, right from the beginning, tried to focus on the things that are meaningful for me: friends, family, work, of course.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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But of course, all of these actions impact Connecticut people and families directly.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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The recent job cuts will hamper the center’s breeding and training efforts, experts told Vox.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
26 Feb. 2025
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Although the winter brought dry, cool conditions, a surge is expected this spring as rising temperatures and humidity create ideal breeding conditions.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The eight-episode season is an origin story for the titular king, beginning with a flash forward to his showdown with Goliath (Martyn Ford) before rewinding to his days as a humble shepherd.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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The duet finds both musicians singing lyrics seemingly inspired by the origin of their relationship.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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His familiarity with head coach Craig Berube, his winning pedigree and his competitive two-way game are incredibly attractive.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Unlike a lot of Fertitta properties, this one came with a pedigree — Teddy Roosevelt and Liza Minnelli had been regulars.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
26 Feb. 2025
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Three large parachutes slow its descent to facilitate a safe touchdown.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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German bond yields may rise, and there is scope for the euro to halt its descent (relative to the dollar).—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20tree. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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