1
as in clan
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries
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2
as in kind
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family
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Recent Examples of family
In February, officials did not respond to The Enquirer’s questions about a family who said the hospital wouldn’t put their 12-year-old daughter on its heart transplant waiting list because of her vaccination status.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 25 July 2025
These days, the family's holiday traditions are being passed on to a new generation.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 24 July 2025
This is the fifth village meeting held to pressure the family into Ghar Wapsi.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Beauchemin was since taken down his Facebook page and cut off contact with his family, at least temporarily, an insider told TMZ.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 25 July 2025
These days, the family's holiday traditions are being passed on to a new generation.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 24 July 2025
This is the fifth village meeting held to pressure the family into Ghar Wapsi.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Beauchemin was since taken down his Facebook page and cut off contact with his family, at least temporarily, an insider told TMZ.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
Noun
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The two clans clash, and one Na’vi is taken out with a flaming arrow.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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Among the families taking on the challenge is the Hanna/Riggs clan from Texas, comprised of married couple Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs and their 10-year-old twin sons.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The festival is the largest of its kind in the United States and is sponsored by the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Allegiant does not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Federal grant funding had been earmarked for the factory, but the money was taken back before any houses were produced.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The mother and daughter couldn’t swim, and the family waited out the storm in their home as the waters flooded — but didn’t dislodge — their house.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The focus of their effort lies in acquiring followers instead of establishing a loyal tribe.—
Angelique Kuiper,
Rolling Stone,
18 July 2025
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Some Native American tribes allied with Britain, while others sided with France.—
Aurora Martínez,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
Noun
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This included a category specific to Texas resort hotels, which were rated on rooms/facilities, location, service, food and value.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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But while the brand has offered men’s since the beginning under its Citizens of Humanity label, the category still accounts for only about 5 percent of overall sales.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The group is no stranger to events that benefit local charities.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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Health might be the one thing that could keep this group from reaching its ceiling.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Try this: Waking up 15 minutes before the rest of your household to enjoy your coffee in silence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In an exclusive clip shared with Billboard from the singer’s conversation with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir, Eilish opens up about the culture shock of going from growing up in an eco-conscious household to becoming famous in an industry marked by overabundance and excess.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Vince Panaro won the Head of Household position and had to nominate three people for eviction.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The one-day event, hosted at the Renaissance Hotel downtown, brought together people from all over the state.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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