as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
has a distinguished genealogy that traces back to William the Conqueror
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Recent Examples of genealogy
So far, about 50 people have applied to have their families’ mysteries solved, and 12 cases are actively being researched by the team, which includes volunteers, said a representative for the Center for Jewish History, where the genealogy institute is housed.
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Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Not having followed the same historical trajectory, Wichí textiles have a nonlinear genealogy of their own—one that does not attempt to justify its value by tying itself to modernist abstraction.
—María Carri, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
Established in 2022, the program aims to identify 31 individuals tied to long-term cases through investigative genetic genealogy.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Investigators hope to identify 31 cold cases with the help of forensic genetic genealogy.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Not having followed the same historical trajectory, Wichí textiles have a nonlinear genealogy of their own—one that does not attempt to justify its value by tying itself to modernist abstraction.
—María Carri, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
Established in 2022, the program aims to identify 31 individuals tied to long-term cases through investigative genetic genealogy.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Investigators hope to identify 31 cold cases with the help of forensic genetic genealogy.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genealogy
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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 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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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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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogy. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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