first family
noun
1
or First Family
: the family of the U.S. president
2
: a family that has great importance, influence, or success in a specified activity or profession
He and his sons are considered the first family of jazz.
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Though the Carter family (made up of A. P. Carter, Sara Dougherty Carter and Maybelle Addington Carter) may be considered the first family of country music, they were influenced by Lesley Riddle.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 28 May 2025
After all, being the matriarch of the first family to have two sons square off in the Super Bowl is something to celebrate—regardless of who wins.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 10 May 2025
And on Tuesday night, the remarkable story of the first family in baseball history to produce three generations of major leaguers will enter its next phase.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Years later, the former first family would return to the island to put down more permanent roots, purchasing a $14.85 million estate in nearby Edgartown in 2019.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 28 May 2025
After all, being the matriarch of the first family to have two sons square off in the Super Bowl is something to celebrate—regardless of who wins.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 10 May 2025
And on Tuesday night, the remarkable story of the first family in baseball history to produce three generations of major leaguers will enter its next phase.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Years later, the former first family would return to the island to put down more permanent roots, purchasing a $14.85 million estate in nearby Edgartown in 2019.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for first family
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“First family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20family. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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