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Recent Examples of ancestral
As the Phoenicians — ancestral Lebanese — were some of the earliest traders in Mediterranean markets, Phoenicia Bakery & Deli was one of the earliest Mediterranean markets in Central Texas.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
His mother answered, and the woman offered to examine her family tree to locate ancestral sources of misfortune.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Featuring Tz’utujil lyrics from Chavahaze, the song bridges linguistic and spiritual worlds, offering a rare glimpse into a living ancestral perspective.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
The study included organizations from Oregon, California, and Wisconsin and took place on ancestral lands of the Yurok and Karuk Tribes.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
His mother answered, and the woman offered to examine her family tree to locate ancestral sources of misfortune.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Featuring Tz’utujil lyrics from Chavahaze, the song bridges linguistic and spiritual worlds, offering a rare glimpse into a living ancestral perspective.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
The study included organizations from Oregon, California, and Wisconsin and took place on ancestral lands of the Yurok and Karuk Tribes.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancestral
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And while its facade may blend in with the rest of the city's historic stone architecture, the interiors tell a different story.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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If Everett applied this level of discipline to a stadium proposal, Boston should apply at least the same standard to White Stadium — a venue proposed in the middle of a historic park, with no on-site parking and access through residential streets.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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For afternoon tea and old-world fine dining with a jazz soundtrack, The Estate House veranda pulls in a warm breeze, and dishes such as lobster and ravioli, and mushroom and truffle velouté with brioche strips wrapped in Italian lardo are served on antique crockery.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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This high-end piece perfectly merges old-world detail with the countertop of a modern kitchen.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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The unique find follows a long list of discoveries related to ancient Rome in recent months.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The bronze doors and concrete walls with remarkably few windows looked ancient, and the building more closely resembled a student dormitory awaiting demolition than an institution where precious cultural assets from around the world were collected and stored.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kristen Wiig gives old-time Hollywood in a lacy pink dress backstage before her appearance on The Tonight Show.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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But the original radiates a kind of old-time religion; and while the music of Bowie’s version lacks some of that spirit, the words still carry it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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One film has dominated much of the season and shattered records, while the other carries an undercurrent of passion and historical weight that could resonate on a preferential Oscar ballot.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Others have expressed concern about nationalist rhetoric and disputes over historical memory, particularly regarding Hungary’s role in the Holocaust.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Macomb County Sheriff's Office says Waldrep is also charged as a third-offense habitual offender.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Eric Bieniemy is back in the Chiefs’ facility, and the habitual turns of phrases are back along with him.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
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Chicago police said a witness found the 46-year-old unresponsive on the floor of a home in the 10100 block of South State Street.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today, Harry and his older brother, Prince William, remain estranged, royal experts say.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Ancestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancestral. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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