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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So the first family might be represented after all.
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
The first family was recorded in October by a trail camera installed in Osage County, located in the north-central part of the state near Tulsa.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Though the Carter family (made up of A. P. Carter, Sara Dougherty Carter and Maybelle Addington Carter) may be considered the first family of country music, they were influenced by Lesley Riddle.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 28 May 2025
After all, being the matriarch of the first family to have two sons square off in the Super Bowl is something to celebrate—regardless of who wins.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 10 May 2025
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
The first family was recorded in October by a trail camera installed in Osage County, located in the north-central part of the state near Tulsa.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Though the Carter family (made up of A. P. Carter, Sara Dougherty Carter and Maybelle Addington Carter) may be considered the first family of country music, they were influenced by Lesley Riddle.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 28 May 2025
After all, being the matriarch of the first family to have two sons square off in the Super Bowl is something to celebrate—regardless of who wins.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 10 May 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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