as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
the new teacher was of English parentage
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Recent Examples of parentage
Nell provides not only proof of Nan's parentage but the necessary evidence to damn Mr. St. George as an adulterer.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 July 2025
One of the key threads running through the series is the mystery of Alba’s parentage.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 9 July 2025
Celine, a former Hunter and Rumi’s guardian, avoided talking about Rumi’s parentage, disregarding her demon side.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Nancy Mitford, The Pursuit of Love Mitford’s Nancy, an upper-crust lady of eccentric parentage making her way through interwar England, is a true romantic heroine.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 July 2025
One of the key threads running through the series is the mystery of Alba’s parentage.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 9 July 2025
Celine, a former Hunter and Rumi’s guardian, avoided talking about Rumi’s parentage, disregarding her demon side.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Nancy Mitford, The Pursuit of Love Mitford’s Nancy, an upper-crust lady of eccentric parentage making her way through interwar England, is a true romantic heroine.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parentage
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With over 300 votes and 60 comments on the Reddit post already, many internet users shared their thoughts on Rudy's unexpected ancestry.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The artist better known to his international collectors as Móyò, has been evolving the character – a personal archetype, a spiritual sentinel, and a bridge between worlds – for over eight years, exploring his Yoruba ancestry and urban mythology.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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That means the quality, context and lineage of data matter.—
Prashant Kondle,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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Following this storyline, most accounts of Korea just after World War II look at these years for the origins of the Korean War.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Like other spirits categories, tequila is protected by government regulations and a denomination of origin.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs star has established himself as one of the NFL’s most dominant and charismatic players, known for record-breaking catches, a championship pedigree, and a magnetic personality that has turned him into a global figure in his own right.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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Adding Oscar winners DiCaprio and Lawrence only raises the project’s blue-chip pedigree.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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The estimate for total breeding ducks in the traditional survey area was 34 million, unchanged from the 2024 estimate, and 4% below the long-term average (since 1955).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a blog post from the American Kennel Club (AKC), neutering is a surgical procedure that removes a male dog's testicles, which eliminates their ability to reproduce and may reduce male breeding behaviors.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Parentage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentage. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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