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Recent Examples of ancestral
Historians believed the ancestral Sonoran people, who once resided there, built extensive farming systems and canals that remained over a thousand years.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The travel, culture and beauty series explores ancestral rituals and mythic traditions driving contemporary wellness trends.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Like many of the Italian players, Jacob expressed appreciation for the opportunity to learn more about his ancestral home.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
One particular hallucinogenic sequence, featuring ancestral ghosts and a musical performance by breakthrough actor Miles Caton, received widespread critical acclaim.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The travel, culture and beauty series explores ancestral rituals and mythic traditions driving contemporary wellness trends.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Like many of the Italian players, Jacob expressed appreciation for the opportunity to learn more about his ancestral home.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
One particular hallucinogenic sequence, featuring ancestral ghosts and a musical performance by breakthrough actor Miles Caton, received widespread critical acclaim.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancestral
Adjective
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The historic building was built in 1904.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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But Friday’s matchup brought back memories from last season’s first-round playoff series between the two teams that ended in historic humilation for the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Indeed, few foreigners leave without being enraptured by a fascinating cultural tapestry which lives on in old-world architectural landmarks and century-spanning festivals.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Further afield, in Europe, old-world wines from France and Italy are complemented by fairy-tale-like settings cloaked in cypress trees and lavender fields.—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But this modern approach is teamed with ancient medicinal practices and a holistic, full-circle philosophy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Passover is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Click through our gallery to see some of our favorite surprise encounters, unexpected celebrity pairings, and old-time reunions at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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Porter promised a return to yesteryear in a speech that was a far cry from old-time political rhetoric.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As Trump fumbles with the Pandora’s Box he’s broken open, there’s no shortage of historical analogies to choose from.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Oftentimes, exhibits—which range in focus from a specific artist to a historical period to a thematic thread—can displace the permanent collection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One challenger is a Latino community advocate, while the other is a habitual political candidate who has repeatedly lost.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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She is also charged as a habitual offender, according to prosecutors.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Her older brother, Aiden, is a junior on South Elgin’s junior varsity baseball team.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Ancestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancestral. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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