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Recent Examples of ancestral
Born into wealth and an ancestral line that stretched to the nation's founding, Rush, with piercing blue eyes, thick silver hair and a square jaw, carried an air of the patrician set.
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Eileen Finan, People.com, 10 June 2025
The results indicate that ancestral Menominee people dedicated a lot of time and energy to agriculture in a remote area.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Head to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum to learn more about the area’s human history, from ancestral Indigenous residents to Lewis and Clark’s voyage.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
The intermittent access restrictions imposed by SpaceX’s launches, some tribe members say, limit them from freely participating in traditions such as fishing and tribal ceremonies that have been taking place on their ancestral land for thousands of years.
—Paola Rosa-Aquino, Scientific American, 29 May 2025
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Eileen Finan, People.com, 10 June 2025
The results indicate that ancestral Menominee people dedicated a lot of time and energy to agriculture in a remote area.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Head to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum to learn more about the area’s human history, from ancestral Indigenous residents to Lewis and Clark’s voyage.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
The intermittent access restrictions imposed by SpaceX’s launches, some tribe members say, limit them from freely participating in traditions such as fishing and tribal ceremonies that have been taking place on their ancestral land for thousands of years.
—Paola Rosa-Aquino, Scientific American, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancestral
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Your town may have a trash pickup walk, a Thanksgiving turkey trot or a stroll to historic sites.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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No, something far more historic was happening that day.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Jam girl summer celebrates old-world traditions often associated with homesteading, such as growing your food, cultivating gardens, raising chickens, baking and cooking from scratch, and yes, making jam.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Inspired by a trip to China and the intricate art of traditional chinoiserie, the print blends old-world craftsmanship with a modern palette of soft green tones.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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For example, the presence of clay minerals indicates past interactions between volcanic materials and water, hinting at the possibility of ancient habitable environments, according to the statement.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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Casablanca has opened its first stand-alone store at 62 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and is shaking up the neighborhood with a colorful, youthful energy and interiors inspired by ancient Greece, Japan and the game of tennis.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The Madison County Covered Bridge Festival takes place October 11-12, with over 140 food and arts and crafts vendors, old-time demonstrations, and a soon-to-come list of activities celebrating the film’s 30th anniversary.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
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First up at 10 a.m. will be Whole Hog, which plays bluegrass, Irish, western swing and old-time music.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Our assessment is grounded in a thorough analysis of Caterpillar’s existing valuation relative to its recent operational performance and historical financial state.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Peekaboo Animation, Fabrique Fantastique Targeted at kids 4–8 years old, this educational and adventurous comedy series introduces kids to famous figures like Mandela and Mozart in their childhood, blending humor and historical insight.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Outcome This is a success story from real life, based on a typical elder situation where reckless habitual spending and memory loss create financial danger.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Bruxism is a term that’s used to describe the habitual action of excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth, says Dr. Shannon Kaiser, a general dentist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 June 2025
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International students make up about 27% of the student body at the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Former New College student Katie Helms, 47, got emotional when remembering her old mentor.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Ancestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancestral. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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