as in ancestor
a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent
the family held a huge reunion to mark the 200th anniversary of their primogenitors' arrival in America
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This year’s theme — A Whole Harvest Dining Experience — will involve meals that use an entire plant, as the ancestors of today’s Black chefs did.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025 -
During the Lunar New Year period, families and loved ones gather to eat traditional holiday foods and pay their respects to their ancestors.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Mark Canlis will remain to run the restaurant that his grandfather opened in 1950, while Brian Canlis will move with his family to Nashville.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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Bill Gates is settling into his newest title — grandfather.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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Now over a year sober, Trace made a plea to his father after his inaugural performance sparked concern.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Like his father, 15-year-old Carlos Jr. can dodge punches and counterpunch.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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Through this latest venture with LG, consumers of his work are exposed to his commitment to innovation, solidifying his position as a progenitor in both the entertainment and tech industries.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The bar codes in blood cells, for example, indicated that almost all of a fish’s blood arose from just five progenitor cells.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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“Primogenitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primogenitor. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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