as in extended family
the part of a family that includes only the father, mother, and children
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Recent Examples of nuclear family
Yet Marling is transfixed not by the individualism of the nuclear family, but the patterns that transcend generations.
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Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Many of those parents have grown cynical about politicians of all stripes, but now have hope that Trump will pursue policies that edify, rather than undermine, the nuclear family.
—Chad Williams, National Review, 30 Nov. 2024
The nuclear family, defined as a family group consisting of two parents and their children, provides a stable environment that supports a child’s education.
—Frederick G. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2024
As part of their campaign to Make America Great Again, the Republican party has promised a return to the good ol’ days of strong nuclear families.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Many of those parents have grown cynical about politicians of all stripes, but now have hope that Trump will pursue policies that edify, rather than undermine, the nuclear family.
—Chad Williams, National Review, 30 Nov. 2024
The nuclear family, defined as a family group consisting of two parents and their children, provides a stable environment that supports a child’s education.
—Frederick G. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2024
As part of their campaign to Make America Great Again, the Republican party has promised a return to the good ol’ days of strong nuclear families.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuclear family
Noun
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Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are celebrated the new year by adding three new members to their extended family.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Jan. 2025
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The tough thing is getting into extended family, cousins, uncles, etc.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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In November 2021, Johnson brought his blended family together for the premiere of his film Red Notice.—
Kelsie Gibson,
Peoplemag,
8 Feb. 2023
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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in December, Teresa opened up about how her daughters love their new blended family following her extravagant August wedding to Ruelas — who is also father to sons Nicholas, 21, and Louie Jr., 19.—
Natalia Senanayake,
Peoplemag,
18 Jan. 2023
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Many people, including late night host Jimmy Fallon, compared Melania's look to The Hamburglar's.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The infamous dark web marketplace served as a global hub for illicit drug sales that prosecutors said had contributed to the death of at least six people.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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The costume award ceremony will immediately follow the 5K race.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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On top of this, Dennison also took part in the ARCA Menards Series East, securing top-ten finishes at races like those at Five Flags Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The tribe is just one of nine that banned the GOP governor last year over her criticism.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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The administration entered 400 co-stewardship agreements for federal lands and wildlife with tribes, Alaska Native corporations and other communities.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Home prices during the same period have pushed 24% higher, while the value of real estate at the household level has risen 42%, according to the Fed.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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While other companies involved in the study aren’t well-known, many of their clients are household brands.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Stories of residents choosing to defend their homes from the flames by themselves — such as the 66-year-old man who died trying to keep his house from being burned by the Eaton fire with a garden hose — have also garnered national media attention.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Montgomery said contractors had also left rat poison strapped to a wooden beam under the house.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2025
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Colonna’s film is set in the 1990s, which in real life was a crucial period of upheaval for the island’s social, political and economic prospects, with clan wars on the rise.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Jan. 2025
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Each clan of sperm whales uses its own set of clicking sounds to communicate.—
The Atlantic Science Desk,
The Atlantic,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Nuclear family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuclear%20family. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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