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
Susan gave birth to Honey and Sugar, and from there, the corgi family tree expanded to include dozens of dogs.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
This family tree traces the lineage of more than three centuries of a dynasty that played a role in shaping modern India.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Fatou’s family tree stretches across generations in a way that makes her story feel both wild and wonderfully relatable.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Meryl Streep's family tree is a fashionable affair.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
This family tree traces the lineage of more than three centuries of a dynasty that played a role in shaping modern India.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Fatou’s family tree stretches across generations in a way that makes her story feel both wild and wonderfully relatable.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Meryl Streep's family tree is a fashionable affair.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family tree
Noun
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In this collection of personal essays, keim explores estrangement from family in parallel to estrangement from land and ancestry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cantens, who is American of Cuban ancestry, is fluent in English and Spanish.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The lineage begins well before him.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shaped by our lineage, our hair is undeniably beautiful.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Participants will hear a presentation from SARA archivist Melissa Nesbitt on how to start their own genealogy research.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Knowing that my picture, whether flattering or not, is going to be posted (or shared with our family) is extremely daunting.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Under a rule enacted by the state legislature in hopes of stimulating the breeding program, a race-a-day restricted to Illinois-breds went into effect at Illinois tracks in 1968.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Friends and relatives said Carter, who lived in Valley Stream, made money breeding dogs.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Its exact origins are unknown, but it was most likely discovered in South India in the 13th century.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Using animations of Eddie and talking-head interviews with famous fans including Javier Bardem, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Chuck D, and the Cure’s Simon Gallup, among others, the doc traces the group’s East London origins, galvanizing a loyal fanbase that now sees them in arenas and stadiums.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 87-acre lakefront spread arrives with a notable pedigree.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Putting in the elbow grease can be more powerful than a flashy college degree or pedigree—and the former Goldman Sachs CEO said great careers are actually ripe for the picking if professionals seize the moment and work hard.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just as significantly, the group broke down racial barriers in the 1960s, when the sight of three young women of Puerto Rican and Black descent singing pop music on television and opening concerts for the Beatles was a rarity.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gonzalez is of Cuban descent, bald, with a brown beard and mustache.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20tree. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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