as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his family tree includes writers, musical composers, and other notables in the arts
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Recent Examples of family tree
Nick Cannon has 12 kids: A breakdown of the TV host's family tree
Cannon shares 13-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The good news is that the 550 is now an elder statesman on the Ferrari family tree, and specialists have come around to support owners of these altogether-wonderful cars with fixes for about every problem.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Consider digging through your family tree for inspo.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
Is the rest of the family welcoming to you, or does your fiancé’s sister’s behavior reflect the vibe of the whole family tree?
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The good news is that the 550 is now an elder statesman on the Ferrari family tree, and specialists have come around to support owners of these altogether-wonderful cars with fixes for about every problem.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Consider digging through your family tree for inspo.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
Is the rest of the family welcoming to you, or does your fiancé’s sister’s behavior reflect the vibe of the whole family tree?
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family tree
Noun
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This includes genetic information, biological DNA samples, health information, ancestry and genealogy information, personal contact information, payment and billing information, and other information, such as messages that genetic relatives can send each other through the platform.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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The prospect of highly sensitive genetic, ancestry and account information being sold to an unknown buyer who may use it in ways customers had not anticipated causes anxiety for some.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Miles Davis, who was in the lineage of Benny Goodman, mentored Jack DeJohnette, who mentored Terri Lynne Carrington.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Nico told Forbes in 2020 that his grandfather's legacy and his lineage of entrepreneurship inspired him to create his own branch of Marley Naturals, the family estate’s cannabis brand.—
Avalon Hester,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The victim’s profile was loaded into two consumer genealogy databases, GEDmatch and Family Tree DNA.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2025
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Barak said the companies' downfall was due to market saturation, fewer consumers interested in recreational genealogy and rising consumer wariness about how their sensitive data is handled.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Neglect of Personal Hygiene: Refusing to eat with the family or to maintain personal hygiene, like taking baths.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, the actors are unable to shake their association with the fictitious Sopranos mob family.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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While Rob and Jim both served long tenures on Walmart’s board, Alice has mostly focused her energy on pursuits such as art curation, horse breeding and philanthropy.—
Sylvan Lebrun,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hatching plans to save the species The breeding effort was part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan, which works to ensure not only the continuation of species but also their genetic diversity.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The constant flux complicates the task of isolating the true origin of the infrastructure.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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The duo first met in an acting class, says Nikki of her origin story with Molly.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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As London embraces sophisticated tequila appreciation beyond shots, the unique combination of celebrity pedigree and quality has positioned it as the fashionable choice for the capital’s style-conscious social set.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But Steichen’s pedigree coaching both the Chargers’ Justin Herbert and the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts to recent success gives Jones the chance to be the 2025 version of Sam Darnold.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Its descent can evoke a range of emotions, including awe, sadness and fear.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Margaret Atwood’s dystopian allegorical novel didn’t over-explain the U.S.’ descent into fascist theocracy and thus left itself open to interpretation — so open that even American conservatives were able to claim it as a warning about Muslim fundamentalism.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20tree. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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