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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The first family of reality TV is known for being tight-knit, and that hasn't changed as their clan has grown, with Kris Jenner now being a grandmother of 13.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Instead of looking at rooms full of stuff, Hawkins wants to create an experience that evokes reflection and thought on the first family.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 May 2026
The long lawn to the south remained mostly off-limits—but not for security reasons so much as keeping nosy tourists away from the first family.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Blake and Reid Ferguson, Buford – The Fergusons are the first family of snap.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Instead of looking at rooms full of stuff, Hawkins wants to create an experience that evokes reflection and thought on the first family.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 May 2026
The long lawn to the south remained mostly off-limits—but not for security reasons so much as keeping nosy tourists away from the first family.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Blake and Reid Ferguson, Buford – The Fergusons are the first family of snap.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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 18 May. 2026.
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