as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
has a distinguished genealogy that traces back to William the Conqueror
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Recent Examples of genealogy
Investigators then used investigative genetic genealogy, a forensic field combining DNA analysis with genealogical research, to connect that sample to Kohberger’s family, according to prosecutors.
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
The victim was classified as a John Doe, then forensic genealogy company Othram Labs began working the cold case along with the sheriff’s office in February 2024, deputies said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Assisting with the high-profile case, the FBI used an advanced forensic technique called investigative genetic genealogy, or IGG, with the knife sheath DNA to initially land on Kohberger as the suspect in late December 2022, prosecutors previously said.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Authorities used investigative genetic genealogy – or IGG – a field of forensic science combining DNA analysis with genealogical research, to connect that sample to Kohberger’s family, prosecutors have said.
—Jean Casarez, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
The victim was classified as a John Doe, then forensic genealogy company Othram Labs began working the cold case along with the sheriff’s office in February 2024, deputies said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Assisting with the high-profile case, the FBI used an advanced forensic technique called investigative genetic genealogy, or IGG, with the knife sheath DNA to initially land on Kohberger as the suspect in late December 2022, prosecutors previously said.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Authorities used investigative genetic genealogy – or IGG – a field of forensic science combining DNA analysis with genealogical research, to connect that sample to Kohberger’s family, prosecutors have said.
—Jean Casarez, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genealogy
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This includes genetic information, biological DNA samples, health information, ancestry and genealogy information, personal contact information, payment and billing information, and other information, such as messages that genetic relatives can send each other through the platform.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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The prospect of highly sensitive genetic, ancestry and account information being sold to an unknown buyer who may use it in ways customers had not anticipated causes anxiety for some.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Miles Davis, who was in the lineage of Benny Goodman, mentored Jack DeJohnette, who mentored Terri Lynne Carrington.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Nico told Forbes in 2020 that his grandfather's legacy and his lineage of entrepreneurship inspired him to create his own branch of Marley Naturals, the family estate’s cannabis brand.—
Avalon Hester,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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As London embraces sophisticated tequila appreciation beyond shots, the unique combination of celebrity pedigree and quality has positioned it as the fashionable choice for the capital’s style-conscious social set.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But Steichen’s pedigree coaching both the Chargers’ Justin Herbert and the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts to recent success gives Jones the chance to be the 2025 version of Sam Darnold.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Neglect of Personal Hygiene: Refusing to eat with the family or to maintain personal hygiene, like taking baths.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, the actors are unable to shake their association with the fictitious Sopranos mob family.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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