as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
the new teacher was of English parentage
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Recent Examples of parentage
The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to narrow lower-court rulings that blocked Trump’s plan to end automatic birthright citizenship, which guarantees that those born in the U.S., regardless of parentage, are automatically citizens under the Constitution’s 14th Amendment.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Eddie's real parentage is revealed, Maeve is outed, Kevin catches up with Rusby, Bella brokers her deal, and Alice attends an awkward Harrigan dinner.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 26 May 2025
Many countries offer citizenship through parentage.
—Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
So perhaps Chelsea will be spared and have plenty of time to work with Rick through his new revelation about his parentage.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Eddie's real parentage is revealed, Maeve is outed, Kevin catches up with Rusby, Bella brokers her deal, and Alice attends an awkward Harrigan dinner.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 26 May 2025
Many countries offer citizenship through parentage.
—Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
So perhaps Chelsea will be spared and have plenty of time to work with Rick through his new revelation about his parentage.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parentage
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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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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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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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“Parentage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentage. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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