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Recent Examples of lineage The public may be aware of Ancestry.com or 23 and Me, where families can learn about their lineage through a DNA swab. Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The imagery has a lineage of Plath’s intensity meets Hughes bestiary, with an emotional narrative all Petit’s own. Literary Hub, 30 June 2025 The name, a nod to family lineage, evokes heritage. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 June 2025 Edward Monreal, who was partially raised by his aunt Doll, shared stories of his lineage, but never spoke of the fire that claimed his own family. William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lineage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lineage
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 25 July 2025
  • In lieu of flowers, the family asks that people consider performing community service.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The latest escalation began with members of a Bedouin tribe in Sweida setting up a checkpoint and attacking and robbing a Druze man, which triggered tit-for-tat attacks and kidnappings.
    Ghaith Alsayed, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
  • Some Native American tribes allied with Britain, while others sided with France.
    Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The two clans clash, and one Na’vi is taken out with a flaming arrow.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 July 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Only three states have set limits on how law enforcement may use genetic genealogy.
    July 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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

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“Lineage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lineage. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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