extended family

as in household
those who live as a family in one house their extended family includes a grandmother and widowed aunt

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Recent Examples of extended family In addition to his parents, Niko is survived by his wife, siblings and various other extended family members. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 30 May 2025 In the aftermath, some extended family members criticized the husband's actions. Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 The stations also air the games via streaming and on their websites outside of state lines, allowing extended family members to watch. Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 29 May 2025 Relocation And Perks • Relocation Costs For You And Your Family: Seek upfront payment or reimbursement for moving expenses, housing services, acculturation support and extended family guidance. Debra Boggs, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for extended family
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Noun
  • Another interesting example is the research conducted in Norway, which involved the analysis of debit card transactions to promptly monitor household consumption.
    Nino Letteriello, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • Those higher prices for new parent households in the U.S. amounts to $875.2 million in total additional costs, according to the analysis and based on data from the American Community Survey.
    Ali McCadden, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • The property has three main villas, each with a guest residence, gardens, outdoor pool, and beach access, and a separate staff house with a total of 32,292 sq ft living space.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • The incident is the latest in a string of political violence aimed at public officials and their families, including a hammer-wielding assailant who broke into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's house and attacked her spouse, and fire set at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 18 June 2025

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“Extended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20family. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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