as in extended family
the part of a family that includes only the father, mother, and children
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Recent Examples of nuclear family
Good Times was one of the first TV comedies centered on a Black nuclear family.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
The point is that this this nuclear family of three is spending their last vacation together at their summer home, a charming seaside cottage located some distance from Copenhagen.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
The challenge in societies built around the nuclear family, as in the United States, is that children might have fewer playmates close to home—turning parents into a default.
—Amanda Ruggeri, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
Kelly also reportedly said that the Trump administration would promote traditional gender roles and the nuclear family.
—James Factora, Them, 3 Sep. 2024
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
The point is that this this nuclear family of three is spending their last vacation together at their summer home, a charming seaside cottage located some distance from Copenhagen.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
The challenge in societies built around the nuclear family, as in the United States, is that children might have fewer playmates close to home—turning parents into a default.
—Amanda Ruggeri, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
Kelly also reportedly said that the Trump administration would promote traditional gender roles and the nuclear family.
—James Factora, Them, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuclear family
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Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and visited Jackson, Kentucky, during the summers to spend time with his extended family.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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If my dad had accepted my grandparents and extended family wanted to see us, their actual family, none of this would have happened.Erin Clack, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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In November 2021, Johnson brought his blended family together for the premiere of his film Red Notice.Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in December, Teresa opened up about how her daughters love their new blended family following her extravagant August wedding to Ruelas — who is also father to sons Nicholas, 21, and Louie Jr., 19.Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2023
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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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In the District 7 race, Kelly Miller leads Sarah K. Yang by 28 votes.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The narrow Pennsylvania Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is headed to a recount.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 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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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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Teams were in the field to assess houses and other structures that have been destroyed or damaged.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In November, Kevin sets tree stands low in mountain draws, often fairly close to houses, roads, and developments.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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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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“Nuclear family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuclear%20family. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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