as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
has a distinguished genealogy that traces back to William the Conqueror
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Recent Examples of genealogy
This includes genetic information, biological DNA samples, health information, ancestry and genealogy information, personal contact information, payment and billing information, and other information, such as messages that genetic relatives can send each other through the platform.
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ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Authorities were able to determine that the body was that of a woman between the age of 45 and 60, but could not identify her or determine a cause of death, according to a news release from the forensic genetic genealogy company Othram.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
New Main will feature outdoor spaces, a cafe, an immersive theater, a technology hub, digital visualization lab and an entire level dedicated to history and genealogy.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
On the knife sheath DNA, authorities used investigative genetic genealogy – or IGG – a field of forensic science combining DNA analysis with genealogical research, to connect that sample to Kohberger’s family, prosecutors said in a January hearing.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Authorities were able to determine that the body was that of a woman between the age of 45 and 60, but could not identify her or determine a cause of death, according to a news release from the forensic genetic genealogy company Othram.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
New Main will feature outdoor spaces, a cafe, an immersive theater, a technology hub, digital visualization lab and an entire level dedicated to history and genealogy.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
On the knife sheath DNA, authorities used investigative genetic genealogy – or IGG – a field of forensic science combining DNA analysis with genealogical research, to connect that sample to Kohberger’s family, prosecutors said in a January hearing.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genealogy
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Krishnamoorthi would be the 10th Asian American in the Senate and only the second senator with South Asian ancestry.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Then — boom — Saturn enters Aries on May 24th, activating your sector of home, ancestry, and emotional foundation for the first time since 1999.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
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Asia-Pacific regions often prioritize ownership lineage and distinguished provenance.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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While rich with commentary on America and country’s Black roots, the show was also a sweet celebration of Beyoncé’s own lineage.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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Manning has the obvious pedigree and off-field intangibles; he’s also got ideal size, accuracy to layer the ball all around the field, decision-making ability, speed and running power.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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And what’s interesting here is the extent to which the Eagles clearly believe their development staff at that position — famously led by Jeff Stoutland — can create starters, even stars, out of players without the elite pedigree.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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And the tallest mountain in the area is up there, and that area is really special to my family.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogy. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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