first family

noun

1
or First Family : the family of the U.S. president
2
: a family that has great importance, influence, or success in a specified activity or profession
He and his sons are considered the first family of jazz.

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In a funny twist, the cathedral also noted that the first family to rent the deanery was from the United States – and happens to have the last name Winchester. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025 Though every first family changes up White House decor to an extent, the Trumps' dramatic alterations to the People's House have sparked backlash, as the building's tradition and history is expected to be heavily reflected throughout the design. Linda Marx, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Here’s how the president’s son got the first family into the business. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025 Marvel’s first family stumbled in theaters in its second weekend, but still held on to the top spot at the box office. Itzel Luna, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for first family

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“First family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20family. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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