How to Use pedigree in a Sentence

pedigree

noun
  • What is the dog's pedigree?
  • The puppy came with papers proving its pedigree.
  • The company has an excellent pedigree with over a century in the business.
  • That horse has an impressive pedigree.
  • Democracy is an idea with a pedigree stretching back to ancient Greece.
  • Ldn and the British pedigree in nightwear, Dereck Rose.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The heart of the roster is not going to change, so the pedigree of the coach must change.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2022
  • Or, in the case of Josh Jung, has the pedigree projecting as much.
    Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 20 Apr. 2023
  • To that end, much of the old pedigree that was standard for the role has fallen to the wayside.
    Amber Burton, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2022
  • In terms of pedigree, of course, Louisville can’t match Stanford.
    Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Our racing pedigree has been forged at some of the greatest tracks and in some of the greatest races around the world.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2023
  • But none of that pedigree could prepare her for the bizarre scene at Sotheby’s.
    Zachary Small, New York Times, 18 May 2024
  • But even with the pedigree in the pool, Léon wasn’t too keen on swimming initially.
    Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2022
  • The lack of pretense and polish here belies the pedigree of much of Aardvark’s client base.
    Jessica Ritz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
  • That meant enlisting friends and staffers with their same pedigree and ideals to run.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Just being in the same draw as teams of that pedigree is entirely new for M.L.S.
    Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 5 May 2022
  • Apart from the pedigree and designer of the home, what else appealed to Saghian?
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2022
  • Walter Nolen, the No. 1 prospect in the entire Class of ‘22, needs to play up to his pedigree in the Aggies’ defensive line.
    Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The Rams don’t seem to be getting the respect a team with their pedigree should be receiving in the playoffs.
    oregonlive, 17 Nov. 2022
  • That was a good sign, Rodriguez thought, as was Franco’s pedigree.
    New York Times, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Sam Hubbard has the perfect pedigree to be a local hero.
    Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Harbaugh can present his square jaw and winning pedigree to the football world.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Built in the late ’70s, the oceanfront mansion sports a Hollywood pedigree.
    James McClain, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2023
  • As such, owners can get a semi-custom yacht with the Dutch yard’s pedigree.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The costs is likely fine for loyalists who know Lexus and its pedigree.
    James Raia, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
  • The Gulfstream had beige leather seats and a Langley pedigree.
    Penn Bullock, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
  • The comic side of Only Murders is — oddly given the pedigree of the cast — showing the most strain.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2023
  • With their backs against the wall, Tampa Bay came out and played its best game of the series, showing the team’s Stanley Cup pedigree.
    Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2022
  • In Tuchel, the FA has turned to an experienced coach with a winning pedigree.
    George Ramsay, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Yet even a pumpkin with a prize-winning pedigree won’t reach its full size unless it’s managed well.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2024

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