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a
: descent in a line from a common progenitor
b
: derivation
the gun's direct lineage is in the 1960s—
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: a group of individuals tracing descent from a common ancestor
especially
: such a group of persons whose common ancestor is regarded as its founder
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Noun (1)
his Italian lineage was very important to him
it is now generally accepted that the lineage of Thomas Jefferson includes black as well as white members
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Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Alex Foxworth Alex Foxworth, originally from Greensboro, N.C., infuses her designs with sentimentality and appreciation for her family lineage.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2025
Beyond his resorts, Trump is connected to Scotland through family lineage.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Understanding that the best monarchs have loyal, satisfied subjects, SiR mesmerized the crowd with shirtless crooning, special guests, and recognition for his musical lineage, with his grandmother looking on from the crowd and his brother Davion Farris next to him on stage.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025
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Noun
For instance, data must be tagged to identify its source and to track its lineage before being transferred into internal database fields and tables.
—Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Alex Foxworth Alex Foxworth, originally from Greensboro, N.C., infuses her designs with sentimentality and appreciation for her family lineage.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2025
Beyond his resorts, Trump is connected to Scotland through family lineage.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Understanding that the best monarchs have loyal, satisfied subjects, SiR mesmerized the crowd with shirtless crooning, special guests, and recognition for his musical lineage, with his grandmother looking on from the crowd and his brother Davion Farris next to him on stage.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025
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“Lineage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineage. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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