as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a Cambodian immigrant who can trace her Khmer ancestry as far back as the 16th century
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Recent Examples of ancestry
The genealogical tent provides a place for people of Scottish descent to explore their ancestry and a place for all to learn more about history.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
And her mother, who is still a working actor, is from a Jewish background with Polish ancestry.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors received Guinean citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African country through DNA testing.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
Dozens of people have been charged in connection with the investigation, with many being of Somali ancestry, according to federal prosecutors.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
And her mother, who is still a working actor, is from a Jewish background with Polish ancestry.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors received Guinean citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African country through DNA testing.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
Dozens of people have been charged in connection with the investigation, with many being of Somali ancestry, according to federal prosecutors.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancestry
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Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon was revealed as the Critics’ Choice winner from a shortlist that included Rose Gray and Sienna Spiro — joining a lineage that ties this year’s new talents to past Critics' Choice winners like Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Smith.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Now, after comparing fossils from these cryptic organisms with fossil fungi from the same rock deposit, the authors of the new study, published today in Science Advances, conclude that Prototaxites was likely a distinct lineage.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
21 Jan. 2026
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Skeletal remains that washed up on a Washington beach have been identified as those of a former Oregon mayor who vanished in 2006, ending a 20-year mystery with the help of genetic genealogy.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
16 Jan. 2026
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The topic is Discover Your Roots – Part 1 -The Basics of Genealogy, about how to get started with your family’s genealogy.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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The allegations include landlords aiding and abetting interference, coercion, and intimidation based on race, ancestry, and national origin.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The finale introduced a massive twist in Thalia's origin story from author Rick Riordan's original book series — so much so that Percy (and the rest of world) is right to worry about her return.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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That type of pedigree is why the Giants pulled out all the stops to land Harbaugh.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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The job opening boasts unprecedented stability, championship pedigree, and stable ownership, among other things.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Predicting Hubble’s descent to Earth The Hubble Space Telescope was lifted to a higher orbit several times by Space Shuttle missions between 1993 and 2009.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The worker, who has not been identified, is said to be a data analyst of Venezuelan descent who had no prior arrests and is authorized to remain in the country until October, Council Speaker Julie Menin said.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The couple, who tied the knot on her 25th birthday in December 2018, included a photo of Riley and Barry giving a warm welcome to their newest family member.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The worst offender was an Ocean Beach property owner who was able to persuade family members, friends and acquaintances to put their names on more than 100 license applications for his huge portfolio of vacation rentals.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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As a celebration of that industry, the Stock Show’s junior livestock auction showcases fine market and breeding animals and the children and teens who care for them.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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But the gentoos’ breeding has moved earlier than the other two species and now there’s overlap.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Ancestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancestry. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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