as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
has a distinguished genealogy that traces back to William the Conqueror
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What: This two-day event features Irish music and dances, a children's festival, a genealogy expert, lectures on Irish history and authentic Irish dishes, such as Guinness stew, corned beef sandwiches, homemade scones, soda bread and more.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
By then, the genealogy technique — famous for catching the Golden State Killer in 2018 — had been developed.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Everything from genome sequencing to clinical diagnoses, crime solving, genealogy tests and genetic engineering uses DNA polymerase.
—James F. Holden, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
Only three states have set limits on how law enforcement may use genetic genealogy.
—July 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
By then, the genealogy technique — famous for catching the Golden State Killer in 2018 — had been developed.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
Everything from genome sequencing to clinical diagnoses, crime solving, genealogy tests and genetic engineering uses DNA polymerase.
—James F. Holden, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
Only three states have set limits on how law enforcement may use genetic genealogy.
—July 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genealogy
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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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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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The Simon family has acquired at least six properties surrounding Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the past three years, counting these two latest purchases.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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As a victim services coordinator, Churchill connects families mourning the loss of a loved one with resources like funeral assistance, counseling and financial services.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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