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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
Examples of lineage in a Sentence
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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Prashant Kondle, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
While modern — Tabone has a sharp eye for presentation — Patula’s menu is a representation of the city’s diverse lineage, a confluence of Cajun and Southern flavors blend with French and Spanish cuisine.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The $43 interactive lantern triggers more than 100 special effects in haunted mazes and scare zones throughout the Scary Farm event — including an ultraviolet effect that shows Bloody Mary’s twisted family lineage.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
The dragon boat team at San Jose State University traces its lineage from a group of paddlers that wanted to continue their training after high school in 2013.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That means the quality, context and lineage of data matter.
—Prashant Kondle, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
While modern — Tabone has a sharp eye for presentation — Patula’s menu is a representation of the city’s diverse lineage, a confluence of Cajun and Southern flavors blend with French and Spanish cuisine.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The $43 interactive lantern triggers more than 100 special effects in haunted mazes and scare zones throughout the Scary Farm event — including an ultraviolet effect that shows Bloody Mary’s twisted family lineage.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
The dragon boat team at San Jose State University traces its lineage from a group of paddlers that wanted to continue their training after high school in 2013.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lineage
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“Lineage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineage. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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