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
The Origins Of The Fear Of Infidelity The nuclear family structure relies heavily on monogamy to function.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
As nannies and nurses became more expensive, and the sacredness of the nuclear family more enshrined, American families turned to the Zenith Radio Nurse and the TV Eye, early baby monitors.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
People who got married were expected to eventually have children and raise a nuclear family that contributed to society.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Trump has made the traditional nuclear family a touchstone of domestic policy.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
As nannies and nurses became more expensive, and the sacredness of the nuclear family more enshrined, American families turned to the Zenith Radio Nurse and the TV Eye, early baby monitors.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
People who got married were expected to eventually have children and raise a nuclear family that contributed to society.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Trump has made the traditional nuclear family a touchstone of domestic policy.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuclear family
Noun
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Scribbly Gum Island are the dysfunctional members of an extended family.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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In a confessional, the mom of four reflects on getting to have quality time with her extended family.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Public health advocates see fluoridation as good for the population by increasing the odds that people across the economic spectrum get a baseline amount of fluoride daily.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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The radium lume on the hour markers and hands have developed a rich orange patina, which some people call Pumpkin or Caramel. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Thomas Wojtowicz,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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FanDuel Racing has race previews, analysis and picks.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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New Democrats who defect will likely support Mark Carney of the Liberal Party, who is in a neck-and-neck race against Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this year, a member of an uncontacted Amazonian tribe voluntarily visited the rural Brazilian village of Bela Rosa.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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The concert also will feature a performance by Kumeyaay bird singer Blue Eagle Vigil along with singers from various tribes of the Kumeyaay Nation.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Governments will face pressure to modernize policy, businesses will launch products and services for one-person households, and financial professionals will adapt to better serve solo earners.—
Peter McGraw,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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In South Carolina paper, The Post and Courier, the editorial team warned that allowing utilities to pass costs for industrial incentives onto households would leave customers footing the bill for infrastructure that primarily benefits corporations.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Abrego Garcia finishes a shift at a job site in Baltimore and picks up his 5-year-old son from his grandmother’s house.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Members of the Kennedy clan have held positions at nearly every level of government.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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This public generational saga goes from ancestral investigation (the Fonda clan migrated from Holland to upstate New York in 1654, then Nebraska, where Henry was born) to cultural exegesis.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Nuclear family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuclear%20family. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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