as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
came from a bloodline that could be traced back to the 12th century
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Recent Examples of bloodline
Dexter — who was shot, with his consent, by son Harrison (Alcott) in a bid to stop the killer cycle in their bloodline — is then brought back to life by doctors.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
There, bloodlines blur, and love takes center stage.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
There are also plenty of other holidays to celebrate familial bloodlines.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
This comedic historical sitcom follows a bloodline of self-interested, ambitious men through multiple eras.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
There, bloodlines blur, and love takes center stage.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
There are also plenty of other holidays to celebrate familial bloodlines.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
This comedic historical sitcom follows a bloodline of self-interested, ambitious men through multiple eras.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodline
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Scientifically known as Otodus megalodon, the Neogene-era shark is estimated to have reached lengths of 50 to 65 feet (15 to 20 meters) and once belonged to a lineage of sharks that evolved during the Cenozoic era, becoming increasingly specialized for preying on and scavenging marine mammals.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Professor Jemma Geoghegan, an evolutionary biologist and virologist at New Zealand's University of Otago, said Monday most lineages of H5N1 are only dispersed long distances by migratory waterfowl.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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These individuals appear to have merged with larger populations that were unrelated to the Xiongnu, many of them with European ancestry, forming a group with genetically diverse backgrounds, according to the study.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Mar. 2025
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Certain genetic variants, or mutations, are often linked to ancestry, and some have been connected to poor health outcomes.—
Leah Small,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2025
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Russell Wilson is the other quarterback on the market with Super Bowl pedigree, and reports indicate he is expected to visit with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, followed by the Giants on Friday.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Despite its great pedigree, The Franchise did not attract large enough audience, leading to the cancellation.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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Black women’s representation in genealogy, archiving, and database industries is important because their perspectives are often undervalued in these fields and their roles are limited.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But genetic genealogy has rarely been tested in a courtroom setting to an intense degree.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Unlike reputable breeders who prioritize responsible breeding and health checks, backyard breeders often operate in poor conditions.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Scientists and statisticians working in the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Nebraska, which studies livestock genetics and breeding, were also terminated, including those working on research projects in food safety and salmonella testing.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Katherine Sprung, a pastry chef and founder of Squish Marshmallows, as well as the host of the food history podcast Sprung on Food, told Newsweek about the dish's origins.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, the origin of this claim can be traced to a parody Facebook page known as America's Last Line of Defense.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Bloodline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodline. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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