first family
noun
1
or First Family
: the family of the U.S. president
2
: a family that has great importance, influence, or success in a specified activity or profession
He and his sons are considered the first family of jazz.
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Biden is expected to celebrate Thanksgiving in Nantucket, which is a tradition for the first family.
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
Over a few raw days, Hunter Biden’s trial showcased just how dark the family’s dynamics had grown in recent years, providing new insight into the first family and its attempt to find closure after the death of the president’s son Beau, and the pain and grief that still threaten those efforts.
—Matt Viser, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
In 2010, Ladd, Dern and Laura became the first family to have three adjoining stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the L.A. Times reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024
Naturally, Riot absolutely slayed his first family photo shoot.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
Over a few raw days, Hunter Biden’s trial showcased just how dark the family’s dynamics had grown in recent years, providing new insight into the first family and its attempt to find closure after the death of the president’s son Beau, and the pain and grief that still threaten those efforts.
—Matt Viser, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
In 2010, Ladd, Dern and Laura became the first family to have three adjoining stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the L.A. Times reported.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024
Naturally, Riot absolutely slayed his first family photo shoot.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024
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“First family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20family. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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