as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
the new teacher was of English parentage
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Recent Examples of parentage
By going back in time, the writers are able to resolve theories once and for all like Dexter’s true parentage, which will be tackled in a later episode.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
In some states, order of parentage, also known as parentage judgment or judgment of parentage, streamlines the process of confirming legal parentage for LGBTQ+ families.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
The children’s parentage was selectively obfuscated.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Birthright citizenship was a profound acknowledgment that those born here, regardless of parentage or circumstance, belong here.
—Paola Mendoza, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
In some states, order of parentage, also known as parentage judgment or judgment of parentage, streamlines the process of confirming legal parentage for LGBTQ+ families.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
The children’s parentage was selectively obfuscated.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Birthright citizenship was a profound acknowledgment that those born here, regardless of parentage or circumstance, belong here.
—Paola Mendoza, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parentage
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This includes genetic information, biological DNA samples, health information, ancestry and genealogy information, personal contact information, payment and billing information, and other information, such as messages that genetic relatives can send each other through the platform.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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The prospect of highly sensitive genetic, ancestry and account information being sold to an unknown buyer who may use it in ways customers had not anticipated causes anxiety for some.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The results, Shapiro says, show the dire wolf was the result of hybridization between two ancient, now extinct canid lineages.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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Viewers know that someone named John will continue the Dutton lineage, eventually leading to Kevin Costner’s John III of the flagship series.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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The constant flux complicates the task of isolating the true origin of the infrastructure.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading to find the origin stories of all the best Nike sneakers, below.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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As London embraces sophisticated tequila appreciation beyond shots, the unique combination of celebrity pedigree and quality has positioned it as the fashionable choice for the capital’s style-conscious social set.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But Steichen’s pedigree coaching both the Chargers’ Justin Herbert and the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts to recent success gives Jones the chance to be the 2025 version of Sam Darnold.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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While Rob and Jim both served long tenures on Walmart’s board, Alice has mostly focused her energy on pursuits such as art curation, horse breeding and philanthropy.—
Sylvan Lebrun,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Warming temperatures and moist soils are the perfect breeding environment for insects to emerge.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Parentage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentage. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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