as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a woman of good pedigree
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Recent Examples of pedigree
That Nickel Boys struggled at the box office despite its pedigree speaks to the dire situation of moviegoing even when a movie intended for the big screen makes it there.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
Although the apartment had been changed by previous owners, its Hollywood pedigree provided a neat back story to share with friends.
—Tim McKeough, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Both bring into their casual neighborhood spot a storied pedigree from some of Manhattan’s top restaurants: The Russian Tea Room for him and BLT Steak for her.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Not only from a profile and pedigree perspective, but in terms of adding further burdens to a wage bill that was already teetering on the edge.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
Although the apartment had been changed by previous owners, its Hollywood pedigree provided a neat back story to share with friends.
—Tim McKeough, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Both bring into their casual neighborhood spot a storied pedigree from some of Manhattan’s top restaurants: The Russian Tea Room for him and BLT Steak for her.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Not only from a profile and pedigree perspective, but in terms of adding further burdens to a wage bill that was already teetering on the edge.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedigree
Noun
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The story—Franklin had appreciatively sung back to her a line from the performance—might have been the lead anecdote in a profile of Erivo that sought to place her in a lineage of distinguished vocalists.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Sidney Crosby’s 2010 Golden Goal was part of a long lineage of U.S. disappointment in best-on-best tournaments against Canada.—
Alex Kirshner,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Most African Americans have sub-Saharan West African ancestry.—
Leah Small,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2025
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The transition to her new, cold home also could be difficult due to a cat's ancestry.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The break in the case came in late 2022 when investigators used advanced genetic genealogy to identify Baby India's birth father, which ultimately led to the suspect.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The website only works with law enforcement agencies and doesn’t offer genealogy or health tools.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The recent job cuts will hamper the center’s breeding and training efforts, experts told Vox.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
26 Feb. 2025
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Although the winter brought dry, cool conditions, a surge is expected this spring as rising temperatures and humidity create ideal breeding conditions.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The eight-episode season is an origin story for the titular king, beginning with a flash forward to his showdown with Goliath (Martyn Ford) before rewinding to his days as a humble shepherd.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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The duet finds both musicians singing lyrics seemingly inspired by the origin of their relationship.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Pedigree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedigree. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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