1
as in clan
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries
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as in kind
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family
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Recent Examples of family
The decades of waiting have been agony for Cindy's family members, 13 of whom are planning to attend the execution in person, including Cindy's mom.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
When their owner and driver are killed in a crash, the owner’s widow, Virginia, must rally her fractured family to save the team, protect their legacy, and chase a championship.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
What is the family dynamic in this next chapter?
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Fast forward 70-ish years, and the hotel was sold to Orient Express, who managed it until 2011 when the Pujol family, who own several hotels in the area, snapped it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
When their owner and driver are killed in a crash, the owner’s widow, Virginia, must rally her fractured family to save the team, protect their legacy, and chase a championship.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
What is the family dynamic in this next chapter?
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Fast forward 70-ish years, and the hotel was sold to Orient Express, who managed it until 2011 when the Pujol family, who own several hotels in the area, snapped it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
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In hindsight, this was NOT exactly a great idea for the clan.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Take a walk to Chew Jetty, a historic waterfront settlement of stilt houses built by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century; visit Little India, with its heady, culture-melding atmosphere; or make a day doing the rounds of clan temples (Khoo Kongsi included) and Peranakan mansions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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See more paraphernalia of other kinds!—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Aged for at least 10 months in order to develop a complex flavor profile, this goat cheese is firmer than the softer, often spreadable forms of the fresh kind.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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How Washington behaves vis-à-vis those deposits influences the process and reconfigures the balance within the Shia house.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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That high mark owes much to the city’s Ribeira district, which is home to picturesque houses with red terracotta roofs clustered along the Douro River.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wyatt cast background performers by region — Francophone Arabs, Alawites from Syria — for the movie’s hodgepodge representation of Arabian tribes.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Early cultures, including Native American tribes, looked to the heavens for time keeping, spiritual beliefs and navigation.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Alex Brightman will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical category for Schmigadoon!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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For the folks who crave oysters, as well as any Connecticut history buffs, this event is for you.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Get those peach stickers, folks.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The seniors were a very tight-knight group.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Khanna said the war will increase costs by $5,000 for American households.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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That is enough to power 118 million households.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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