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Examples of family tree in a Sentence
A framed family tree hung on the wall.
his family tree includes writers, musical composers, and other notables in the arts
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While that particular conversation nearly resulted in an altercation between King and his father, the two have apparently put that tense moment behind them as T.I. looks forward to the extension of his family tree.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2024
Tatiana Copeland, who has a storied family tree as well—her great uncle was the pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, fell in love with the serenity and tranquility of Mustique.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
For 10 seasons, Finding Your Roots has welcomed various big-name guests and uncovered their family trees, often with surprising results.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
And with it, comes even more gripping power plays, more breathtakingly rugged locations, and, of course, more of the most complicated family tree in television history.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 17 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Family tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20tree. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
family tree
noun2
: a diagram showing family relationships
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