as in nuclear family
a family that includes children from a previous marriage of the wife, husband, or both parents
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Recent Examples of blended family
In November 2021, Johnson brought his blended family together for the premiere of his film Red Notice.
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Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
Dietrich, 36, is now a stay-at-home mother to her blended family of four teenagers and a 17-month-old.
—Megan Leonhardt, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2023
This year will mark the pair's first Christmas as a married couple, and with their blended family.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2022
Blame the complexity of the blended family, which isn’t unusual at all anymore, and the cult of celebrity that permeates so many threads.
—Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 23 Oct. 2022
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Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
Dietrich, 36, is now a stay-at-home mother to her blended family of four teenagers and a 17-month-old.
—Megan Leonhardt, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2023
This year will mark the pair's first Christmas as a married couple, and with their blended family.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2022
Blame the complexity of the blended family, which isn’t unusual at all anymore, and the cult of celebrity that permeates so many threads.
—Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 23 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended family
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For many in Asia, vacations aren't just for a nuclear family, but for extended family and even large groups of friends.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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However, the term dates back to the early- to mid-twentieth century, when the characteristics of a nuclear family were significantly different from today.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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The new series brings back the grown-up and extended family together for Hal and Lois's 40th wedding anniversary, and is written by the original show's creator Linwood Boomer.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Above the detached garage, the Carriage House is described as a one-bedroom apartment with its own address, kitchen and private deck, adding options for extended family, guests, or an additional creative perch.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The quarter-ton bears, apex predators who are revered by some Native American tribes but also feared for their attacks on livestock and sometimes humans, became locally extinct in California in 1924, the same year that the last California gray wolf was captured and killed.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Askia Bennett is a wild man for the Young Seminole Hunters tribe.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Breakfast is included, a generous European-style buffet with eggs, cured meats, fresh fruit, house granola, muffins, and flaky pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Horner showed investigators where to find her body, which was recovered two days later at a site along the Trinity River less than 10 miles from her father’s house, authorities have said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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About 63% said higher price at the pump is causing some financial hardship in their households, the CNN survey showed, including roughly 15% who describe the situation as severe.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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That imbalance should concern every household, regardless of income or ZIP code.—
Michael Richard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Blended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended%20family. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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