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Recent Examples of extended family
Renfrow Smith is survived by her daughter, Alice Frances Smith, and extended family across several generations.
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Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 5 Jan. 2026
Indeed, frightening is what happened to the extended family of eight, which includes four kids.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Please keep his wife Sarah, their children, my parents and extended family in your prayers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Most of us are supporting more than just ourselves – kids, elderly parents, sometimes extended family too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
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Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 5 Jan. 2026
Indeed, frightening is what happened to the extended family of eight, which includes four kids.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Please keep his wife Sarah, their children, my parents and extended family in your prayers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Most of us are supporting more than just ourselves – kids, elderly parents, sometimes extended family too.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extended family
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extended family
Noun
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The top 25% of households are doing pretty well.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Yale said the move to raise the limit to $100,000 means nearly half of American households with children ages 6 to 17 will qualify for all education expenses being covered.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The fire broke out in the predawn hours Tuesday in a large house in the 11300 block of South Forest Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Extended family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extended%20family. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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