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Recent Examples of extended family
Unique Cultural Birth Practices In many cultures, childbirth is a communal experience where extended family plays a major role in postpartum care.
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Cynthia McEwen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
My extended family had flown in to New York City from Lebanon for a wedding.
—Noor Hassan, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
Last week, Rowe’s casket, covered with an American flag, rolled down a conveyer belt surrounded by saluting Marines and was loaded into a hearse as members of his extended family watched.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
While typical policies cover caregiving for children, spouses and parents, innovative companies are also covering leave for extended family members, such as siblings, grandparents, grandchildren and even some nonfamilial relationships.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Cynthia McEwen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
My extended family had flown in to New York City from Lebanon for a wedding.
—Noor Hassan, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
Last week, Rowe’s casket, covered with an American flag, rolled down a conveyer belt surrounded by saluting Marines and was loaded into a hearse as members of his extended family watched.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
While typical policies cover caregiving for children, spouses and parents, innovative companies are also covering leave for extended family members, such as siblings, grandparents, grandchildren and even some nonfamilial relationships.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended family
Noun
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Try this: Waking up 15 minutes before the rest of your household to enjoy your coffee in silence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In an exclusive clip shared with Billboard from the singer’s conversation with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir, Eilish opens up about the culture shock of going from growing up in an eco-conscious household to becoming famous in an industry marked by overabundance and excess.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Luckily, Higuera had inherited land and was already in the process of building a two-bedroom house in Guerrero.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Adding more heat to the house by turning on the oven or stove is the last thing most Southerners want to do when the temperatures outside are scorching.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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“Extended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20family. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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