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
Star clusters on the same cosmic family tree The team compares the varied ages and conditions in these three star clusters to looking at the same human being through photos that document the stages of their life.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Here's a look at the Dutton family tree, as reported by Jennifer Borresen for USA TODAY.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Non-experts often assume that DNA analysis can provide the solution to all mysteries, supplying a name and a family tree.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
No further details were provided, but some have speculated that Comey’s family tree might have something to do with her sudden dismissal.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Here's a look at the Dutton family tree, as reported by Jennifer Borresen for USA TODAY.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Non-experts often assume that DNA analysis can provide the solution to all mysteries, supplying a name and a family tree.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
No further details were provided, but some have speculated that Comey’s family tree might have something to do with her sudden dismissal.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family tree
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Despite these recent advances, understanding remains grossly inadequate regarding the descendants of Indigenous people of Mexico and Central America now living in the state, 60 percent of whom are usually considered mestizo, or of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The advanced policing technique involves submitting crime-scene DNA to public ancestry databases to narrow down the list of possible culprits.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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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,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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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
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The series follows the DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit using cutting-edge DNA analysis and open-source genealogy tools to solve some of the country’s most confounding cold cases.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The book traces the fortunes of seven Black families across generations, excavating genealogies and tabulating, with forensic care, the labor extracted and the property lost.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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In February, officials did not respond to The Enquirer’s questions about a family who said the hospital wouldn’t put their 12-year-old daughter on its heart transplant waiting list because of her vaccination status.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Twin Pines history The Janssen family said that Twin Pines started after World War II, and its first deliveries were made by horse and buggy.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Get rid of standing water around your home to reduce the chance of mosquitoes breeding.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
28 July 2025
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One reason for the decline in the bird’s population is a lack of suitable breeding habitat as the bird relies exclusively on young jack pine forests to breed, the release noted.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
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Those flights have been delayed at their origins anywhere from 2 hours, 30 minutes to 3 hours, 38 minutes on average.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sheik plans to explore the goo’s origin, noting that there are many scenarios to consider, including whether the substance grew in the rudder shaft in the first place or somehow hitched a ride on the boat.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Curtis Mead hasn’t hit yet in the majors, but the 24-year-old Australian infielder has a good minor league pedigree.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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New coach Tre Watson has an impressive pedigree and made a strong impression during spring camp with his energy and coaching style.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lopez, 64, has consistently voiced outrage over the controversial raids, and previously called on the MLB team to voice their support for immigrants and people of Latino descent within their community.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Born Thea Trinidad, Vega is from New York City and is of Puerto Rican descent.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20tree. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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