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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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This economic pain is a kind that cuts through demographic lines.Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Here’s the description: The Superstitious Man is the kind who washes his hands in three springs, sprinkles himself with water from a temple font, puts a laurel sprig in his mouth, and then is ready for the day’s perambulations.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 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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In Nevada, Leo provided an incorrect contact number for a Native American tribe, creating an unnecessary barrier to access.Diana Spehar, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The original visitors to the region were the Indigenous Ute and Arapaho tribes.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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To receive this award, products have to demonstrate best-in-class performance over months of rigorous testing, besting the competition in their respective categories.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Copied Share Ravens' rushing attack unmatched Greg Rosenstein Ravens RB Derrick Henry leads the NFL in several categories through the first half of the season: rushing attempts (168), rushing yards (1,052), rushing TD (11) and total TD (13).NBC News, NBC News, 8 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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And then more broadly, changing public-housing and housing-choice-voucher rules in order to punish households where immigrants reside.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including a credit facility agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPM) Vital Farms continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing household penetration in the retail and foodservice channels.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Scientists know now that the stealthy menace originated in east Asia and was probably spread inadvertently by people to every continent except Antarctica.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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