bloodline

noun

ˈbləd-ˌlīn How to pronounce bloodline (audio)
Definition of bloodlinenext
as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended came from a bloodline that could be traced back to the 12th century

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Recent Examples of bloodline The couple’s son Evan Loftis (Kingston Rumi Southwick), is therefore the true end of the Warren bloodline and the key to ending the island’s curse. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 After being abandoned by his fellow MFTs on SmackDown, Solo Sikoa switched up on his entire bloodline by aligning himself with LA Knight and newcomer Royce Keys. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 But the family bloodline will help fans connect the different timelines. — Matt Minton, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026 As the island of Widow’s Bay is being terrorized by a powerful force, Loftis and company have been attempting to discover who the last remaining member of the Warren bloodline is. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloodline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodline
  1. lineage
  2. ancestry
  3. pedigree
  4. genealogy
  5. breeding
  6. origin
Noun
  • Britain does not field the US W76-1 or W76-2, although its sovereign warhead shares design lineage and technical commonality with the W76 and currently uses the Mk4A reentry body.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
  • However, this represented only one of several plausible geographic origins of her lineage, according to the researchers.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lineage
Noun
  • Many have a searching, mystical quality, informed by her mixed African American, Irish, and Choctaw ancestry and her trips to Africa and Haiti.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Though Hoon Lee, who previously starred on Broadway and in the Cinemax show Banshee, immediately stood out, Kazan was hesitant to cast him because of his Korean ancestry.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of ancestry
Noun
  • Early life and family Thiam was born in Côte d’Ivoire, the youngest of seven children in a family with a political pedigree.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In the end, though, most families prioritize price and proximity over pedigree.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pedigree
Noun
  • The Palazzo Dandolo Paolucci, to give the property its full and proper title, enjoys a nuanced genealogy.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Sutcliffe took the opportunity to do some genealogy research.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of genealogy
Noun
  • The area supports mangroves and seagrass beds that provide food, shelter and breeding habitat.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Many research dogs come from commercial breeding facilities regulated under the federal Animal Welfare Act as well as state animal-welfare and licensing laws.
    — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of breeding
Noun
  • However, this represented only one of several plausible geographic origins of her lineage, according to the researchers.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Your guide will teach you about the origins of Prohibition and tell stories of infamous bootleggers.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of origin

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“Bloodline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodline. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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