daughter-in-law
noun
daugh·ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ 
ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daughters-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ
: the wife of one's son or daughter
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Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Along with Robbins and his daughter-in-law Tracy, Levine is survived by his daughter, casting director Sheryl Levine; son Marc; and several grandchildren.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
What To Know On Tuesday, Donna Kelce clicked the heart button on her son and future daughter-in-law's Instagram message.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Levine died Sunday, his daughter-in-law Tracy Robbins announced in an Instagram post.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Along with Robbins and his daughter-in-law Tracy, Levine is survived by his daughter, casting director Sheryl Levine; son Marc; and several grandchildren.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
What To Know On Tuesday, Donna Kelce clicked the heart button on her son and future daughter-in-law's Instagram message.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Levine died Sunday, his daughter-in-law Tracy Robbins announced in an Instagram post.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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