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Recent Examples of ancestral
The film directed by Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazić, set in Montenegro, examines the attempt by two women to protect their ancestral home from being turned into a military training ground.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Cimafunk’s stage name is a nod to his ancestral cimarrón culture; during Cuba’s colonial period, escaped slaves formed autonomous communities.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
On March 31, the research initiative Open Restitution Africa (ORA) launched the ORA Open Data Platform, a database that provides information on the restitution of African artifacts and ancestral remains.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
Bighorn sheep rely on cultural transmissions to maintain ancestral routes through the Rockies, and forest elephants forge extensive networks of semipermanent pathways through the Congo Basin, wisdom of which is passed down intergenerationally.
—Ryan Huling, Time, 7 May 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Cimafunk’s stage name is a nod to his ancestral cimarrón culture; during Cuba’s colonial period, escaped slaves formed autonomous communities.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
On March 31, the research initiative Open Restitution Africa (ORA) launched the ORA Open Data Platform, a database that provides information on the restitution of African artifacts and ancestral remains.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
Bighorn sheep rely on cultural transmissions to maintain ancestral routes through the Rockies, and forest elephants forge extensive networks of semipermanent pathways through the Congo Basin, wisdom of which is passed down intergenerationally.
—Ryan Huling, Time, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancestral
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This historic settlement reflects an institutional and fundamental cultural shift away from radical ‘gender’ ideology.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Not only is Benyamin’s graduation historic for the university, but his educational accomplishments are rare.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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But at the 30-room Casa Cody, California’s quintessential old-world aesthetic is on full display.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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These old-world, elegant beauties will thrive in many types of soil, but should be watered during long dry spells and prefer some protection from the afternoon sun.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Clouds is the first luxury retreat for visitors to this national park—a more ancient and biodiverse ecosystem than the Virunga Mountains, inhabited by Rwanda and Congo’s gorilla population.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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An old-time tent, replete with a vanity table and bench, stands in the center of the first reception room.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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With Howie Rose retiring across town with the Mets, the next time New York baseball has a classic, old-time radio voice is likely decades and decades into the future.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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But this island destination also boasts a walkable downtown, natural beauty, historical fort, top-notch golf courses, and a mix of both luxe resorts and quaint inns.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Kon Knueppel’s presence couldn’t spur the Charlotte Hornets to any historical luck.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Tales of literary savants who were also habitual drinkers seemed especially prolific in the 20th century.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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While direct channels provide an opportunity for brands, particularly new ones, to launch and scale rapidly, retail channels provide a more focused point of discovery and support habitual consumption.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Most of them were spent on the third defensive pairing, and then the 22-year-old was scratched for Tyson Hinds late in the year as Quenneville favored the size of Hinds, who spent most of his season in the American Hockey League.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Now imagine moving millions of items, each of them delicate, unique, priceless and old.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Ancestral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancestral. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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