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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 findings detail lapses in oversight that left families without deeds to their homes.
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Christine Clarridge, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
The royal was joined by members of Monaco’s royal family for the occasion, including her nine-year-old twins, Jacques and Gabriella, and husband of 13 years, Prince Albert II.
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For the occasion, Princess Charlene opted for a pop of color, wearing a lilac pastel pantsuit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Nearly $1 billion in donations have poured in, much coming from corporations such as Apple and the Total energy group, and prominent French lineages, including the Bettencourt Meyers family of L’Oréal, the Pinaults of Kering, and the Arnaults of LVMH.
—Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
These words, if left unchallenged, can become actions that lead to torn families and broken communities.
—Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Christine Clarridge, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
The royal was joined by members of Monaco’s royal family for the occasion, including her nine-year-old twins, Jacques and Gabriella, and husband of 13 years, Prince Albert II.
Related Articles
For the occasion, Princess Charlene opted for a pop of color, wearing a lilac pastel pantsuit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Nearly $1 billion in donations have poured in, much coming from corporations such as Apple and the Total energy group, and prominent French lineages, including the Bettencourt Meyers family of L’Oréal, the Pinaults of Kering, and the Arnaults of LVMH.
—Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
These words, if left unchallenged, can become actions that lead to torn families and broken communities.
—Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for family
Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
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Rejoining the cast are the likes of Cillian Murphy, Stephen Graham and Sophie Rundle, who played Ada, sister to Oscar-winner Murphy’s Birmingham clan leader Tommy Shelby.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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As these developments intensify, the Chenoweth clan is forced to shelter with their neighbors.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Live music of a different kind provides the atmosphere at the award-winning Sola Jazz Lounge.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Not an obvious, overpowering kind—something much subtler, like a little cut that refuses to heal.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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In 1974, Congress agreed to refurbish the Naval Observatory house as the vice president's home.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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Kidman has a close relationship with Balenciaga, having been named a brand ambassador for the fashion house late last year, joining Isabelle Huppert, Michelle Yeoh and Kim Kardashian.Hannah Malach, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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To that end, a new coalition of nonprofits and government agencies has formed to foster collaboration among the many researchers, land managers and tribes working to conserve Joshua trees, with the help of $1.4 million in seed money from California’s Wildlife Conservation Board.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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The Pilgrims did celebrate a three-day harvest festival in 1621, experts say, but there's no record the Wampanoag tribe in Massachusetts received an official invitation to the party, according to the National Endowment for the Humanities.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
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The classics are driving searches in the men’s category as well.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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As in all Hermès product categories, the equestrian theme runs throughout, reflecting the brand’s roots as a saddler to Parisian aristocracy.Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Just extending the expiring tax cuts would drive up deficits by $4.6 trillion over 10 years, and all of Trump’s campaign plans would add much as $7.75 trillion, according to estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog group.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various legal proceedings, including a complaint filed by environmental groups challenging lease extensions for the Santa Ynez Unit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Given the relatively high costs of backups, low-income households will probably not be able to afford them.Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Among other features, such as video calling, this new smart display will reportedly be a hub for Apple’s home automation platform, Apple Home, providing a communal household interface for controlling smart devices like lights, locks, security systems, and cameras.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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Bassett's designs, while classically stylish, are not for people who like ultra-modern aesthetics.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Much of this starts with community and finding people to spend time with, in whatever capacity that may take.Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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