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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
But family members of people charged in Yolo County expressed hope for the outcome.
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
For family affairs, the International Spy Museum welcomes all ages.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Another devastated neighborhood, Altadena, 35 miles to the East, had some more modest homes that families had owned for generations.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The film takes place entirely within the confines of a handsome, century-old home — the furthest the characters get is the driveway, which the camera observes anxiously through a window like a dog awaiting its family’s return.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
For family affairs, the International Spy Museum welcomes all ages.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Another devastated neighborhood, Altadena, 35 miles to the East, had some more modest homes that families had owned for generations.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The film takes place entirely within the confines of a handsome, century-old home — the furthest the characters get is the driveway, which the camera observes anxiously through a window like a dog awaiting its family’s return.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
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Colonna’s film is set in the 1990s, which in real life was a crucial period of upheaval for the island’s social, political and economic prospects, with clan wars on the rise.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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Each clan of sperm whales uses its own set of clicking sounds to communicate.The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Matchmaker Maria kind enough to join us now with some tips for our viewers.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Greg and his father had built, largely by hand, a beautiful house with a 270-degree view of the San Francisco Bay, with a floor of hand-cut slate on which sat the baby grand piano.Peter Mehren, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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By 6:30 that morning, nothing remained save the shell of a house that was once owned by Mayer Singerman, a former village mayor and later where mother-in-law, Mignon, and husband, Tom McDade, spent their last days.Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Biden was scheduled to appear at an event announcing the creation of two new national monuments that will honor Native American tribes.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Kansas City area was once a dwelling place for at least four different Indian tribes.Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the miscellaneous social science category, the University of Michigan topped the list followed by UCLA; University of Maryland; Harvard University; and the University of Wisconsin, Madison.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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For the film, Grande is running in the supporting actress category.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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The group is scheduled to finish its work on March 22 at an in-person meeting in Boise.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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The group of lawyers for the president-elect includes several who have been picked for top roles in the next administration’s Department of Justice.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Roku is now in nearly half of all U.S. broadband households.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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In Colorado Springs, the median age is 36 years, and over 27 percent of households have children.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
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Instead, it was mistakenly sent to nearly 10 million people, McGowan said.Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Still, several people posted what appeared to be drone photos and videos of the restricted areas online.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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