as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his family tree includes writers, musical composers, and other notables in the arts
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Recent Examples of family tree
An uncle created a family tree showing the faces of the attendees as well as our grandparents and great-grandparents, all who passed away years ago.
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David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
By Sam Reed May 30, 2025 The Hadids just revealed a new branch in their family tree.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 30 May 2025
On the other, equally abrasive side of my family tree are my Indian grandparents, who split their time between the Upper East Side and Delhi where their friends the Nairs lived.
—Romen Borsellino, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Lourdes del Pino, the club’s first vice president, picked up where Peraza left off and found Diego de Arana Isla’s Spanish ancestors in the 1500s, 15 generations back in the pope’s family tree.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
By Sam Reed May 30, 2025 The Hadids just revealed a new branch in their family tree.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 30 May 2025
On the other, equally abrasive side of my family tree are my Indian grandparents, who split their time between the Upper East Side and Delhi where their friends the Nairs lived.
—Romen Borsellino, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Lourdes del Pino, the club’s first vice president, picked up where Peraza left off and found Diego de Arana Isla’s Spanish ancestors in the 1500s, 15 generations back in the pope’s family tree.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family tree
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The researchers note, however, that more individual genome sequences would be needed to fully understand variation in ancestry during this period of Egyptian history.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Florida, 2010-2015 Betty Brock was a mother of seven who enjoyed singing and art, long bicycle rides, organizing family photos and researching her ancestry.—
Audrey Dutton,
ProPublica,
16 July 2025
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Additionally, the pope has two freedom fighters in his family tree, and has multiracial lineage.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Not equal to artists working in a lineage descended from the Greeks and Romans.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Everything from genome sequencing to clinical diagnoses, crime solving, genealogy tests and genetic engineering uses DNA polymerase.—
James F. Holden,
The Conversation,
21 July 2025
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Only three states have set limits on how law enforcement may use genetic genealogy.—
July 13,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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Twin Pines history The Janssen family said that Twin Pines started after World War II, and its first deliveries were made by horse and buggy.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that people consider performing community service.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Harris nurtured a steadfast passion for horse racing and the thoroughbred breeding industry in Northern California, according to friends and family.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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The Zoological Society of London has been contributing to Saudi Arabia’s long-term sand gazelle breeding, captive management, reintroduction and monitoring efforts.—
Indrabati Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The origin story behind the ice cream sundae comes swirled with mystery, history, as well as chocolate and even a cherry on top.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Ward recalled the origin story of when the DCC head, Kelli Finglass, realized that an updo would be best for her during games.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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But several players on Denver’s roster don’t come with that kind of pedigree and enter training camp fighting for their football lives.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 July 2025
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Li may not boast the major-winning pedigree of his American counterpart, but the world No. 111 has history at The Open.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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His father, Peter Harris, is bi-racial and Jewish, and his mother, Virginia Heikkinen, is of Finnish descent.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20tree. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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