How to Use pedigree in a Sentence

pedigree

noun
  • What is the dog's pedigree?
  • The puppy came with papers proving its pedigree.
  • The company has an excellent pedigree with over a century in the business.
  • That horse has an impressive pedigree.
  • Democracy is an idea with a pedigree stretching back to ancient Greece.
  • Ldn and the British pedigree in nightwear, Dereck Rose.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The heart of the roster is not going to change, so the pedigree of the coach must change.
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2022
  • The good news is that the show has a solid pedigree and is off to a strong start.
    — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Or, in the case of Josh Jung, has the pedigree projecting as much.
    — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 20 Apr. 2023
  • But the road to that pedigree wasn’t a straight one, or one Bock thinks should open doors.
    — Jena McGregor, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2022
  • On top of all that, the fees are quite modest for a course of this pedigree.
    — David Weiss, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Mayo certainly had the pedigree to fit in with the high picks.
    — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, 22 Aug. 2021
  • There has never been a prospect with a pedigree equal to Lawrence.
    — Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2021
  • To that end, much of the old pedigree that was standard for the role has fallen to the wayside.
    — Amber Burton, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2022
  • In terms of pedigree, of course, Louisville can’t match Stanford.
    — Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Our racing pedigree has been forged at some of the greatest tracks and in some of the greatest races around the world.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2023
  • No, not in any way putting him at that level of pedigree at the moment.
    — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 5 May 2021
  • But none of that pedigree could prepare her for the bizarre scene at Sotheby’s.
    — Zachary Small, New York Times, 18 May 2024
  • Dobbs, who turns 30 on Sunday, doesn’t have Darnold’s pedigree and arm strength.
    — Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The movie had top stars and a European pedigree— all the elements the group loved.
    — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Signing a player in his prime with the type of pedigree of Driussi was a coup for Austin FC.
    — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2021
  • But even with the pedigree in the pool, Léon wasn’t too keen on swimming initially.
    — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Mendes has a sterling pedigree having cooked in France and at Bouley in New York.
    — Gary Stern, Forbes, 14 June 2021
  • The lack of pretense and polish here belies the pedigree of much of Aardvark’s client base.
    — Jessica Ritz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
  • That meant enlisting friends and staffers with their same pedigree and ideals to run.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024
  • With that kind of pedigree, who cares that the film itself isn’t a masterpiece?
    — James Mercadante, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
  • There are plenty of children born with that sort of pedigree.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Just being in the same draw as teams of that pedigree is entirely new for M.L.S.
    — Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 5 May 2022
  • Mount has European pedigree, having won the Champions League with Chelsea, and is clearly champing at the bit to increase his minutes.
    — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Noah Fant Dynasty Outlook Another piece of the puzzle is draft capital and prospect pedigree.
    — Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

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