as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a Cambodian immigrant who can trace her Khmer ancestry as far back as the 16th century
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Recent Examples of ancestry
This mass migration fundamentally altered the makeup of human populations and is said to account for about 90 percent of British ancestry.
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
The term is often used to describe domestic canines with relatively recent wolf ancestry.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Most African Americans have sub-Saharan West African ancestry.
—Leah Small, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2025
The transition to her new, cold home also could be difficult due to a cat's ancestry.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
The term is often used to describe domestic canines with relatively recent wolf ancestry.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Most African Americans have sub-Saharan West African ancestry.
—Leah Small, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2025
The transition to her new, cold home also could be difficult due to a cat's ancestry.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancestry
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Scientifically known as Otodus megalodon, the Neogene-era shark is estimated to have reached lengths of 50 to 65 feet (15 to 20 meters) and once belonged to a lineage of sharks that evolved during the Cenozoic era, becoming increasingly specialized for preying on and scavenging marine mammals.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Professor Jemma Geoghegan, an evolutionary biologist and virologist at New Zealand's University of Otago, said Monday most lineages of H5N1 are only dispersed long distances by migratory waterfowl.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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Black women’s representation in genealogy, archiving, and database industries is important because their perspectives are often undervalued in these fields and their roles are limited.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But genetic genealogy has rarely been tested in a courtroom setting to an intense degree.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Katherine Sprung, a pastry chef and founder of Squish Marshmallows, as well as the host of the food history podcast Sprung on Food, told Newsweek about the dish's origins.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, the origin of this claim can be traced to a parody Facebook page known as America's Last Line of Defense.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Russell Wilson is the other quarterback on the market with Super Bowl pedigree, and reports indicate he is expected to visit with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, followed by the Giants on Friday.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Despite its great pedigree, The Franchise did not attract large enough audience, leading to the cancellation.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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The rare proximity to Kanye—who was just beginning his descent from the summit of pop culture—was covered by every outlet imaginable, including this one.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2025
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Phillis Wheatley, who wrote Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, was the first American of African descent and the third colonial American woman to have her work published.—
Zaneilia Harris,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep your state residency Members of the military often move frequently, but many families save on state taxes via a special federal law, experts say.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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Only Rob, the youngest of the Ford siblings, grew up relatively insulated from the family’s chaos, although his turn would come.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Unlike reputable breeders who prioritize responsible breeding and health checks, backyard breeders often operate in poor conditions.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Scientists and statisticians working in the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Nebraska, which studies livestock genetics and breeding, were also terminated, including those working on research projects in food safety and salmonella testing.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Ancestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancestry. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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