1
as in clan
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries
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2
as in kind
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family
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Recent Examples of family
The movie brings back Hemsworth’s Rake, who is tasked with a new mission — rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
The Vitelli family continues to control the company with two minority shareholders.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Described as a gritty neo-noir folktale, the film is set in rural Missouri and turns on a young man who struggles to keep his family together in the midst of a tragedy.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Officials have not released the names of the victims, but family members have identified them to Univision and WSBTV.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for family
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
The Vitelli family continues to control the company with two minority shareholders.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Described as a gritty neo-noir folktale, the film is set in rural Missouri and turns on a young man who struggles to keep his family together in the midst of a tragedy.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Officials have not released the names of the victims, but family members have identified them to Univision and WSBTV.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for family
Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
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The report said the Hamas Interior Ministry had accused a militia of attacking its forces, while members of the Doghmush clan said Hamas had exploited the ceasefire to target them over alleged cooperation with Israel.—
Emma Bussey , Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Hamas’ internal security forces have been engaged in clashes with several clans over the past few days, as the group tries to reassert itself across Gaza.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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But from a young age, Keaton seemed to understand that actual beauty, the timeless kind, required a degree of depth, even darkness.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
12 Oct. 2025
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The novel application of the existing test is described in preliminary, first-of-its-kind research to be presented Tuesday at the 38th ECNP (European College of Neuropsychopharmacology) Congress in Amsterdam.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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More to Explore The exterior of the house resembles a three-dimensional De Stijl painting.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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These houses were once used for Rockport’s fishing and granite industry, and are now home to quaint shops, restaurants, and art galleries.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the Kele tribe voted off global events manager Jeremiah Ing at the night's tribal council.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the wake of personal loss, an unexpected sisterhood unites an ambitious New York healthcare worker with a spirited girl from a nomadic tribe in India.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Cornejo secured a nomination for best contemporary Mexican music album, and DannyLux earned a nomination in the same category.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fares vary based on numerous factors, from cruise line type to cabin category – and sailing date.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The tournament benefits GiGi’s Playhouse, a nonprofit that provides free educational, therapeutic and career programs for folks of all ages with Down syndrome.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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That's all from me today, folks!—
Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Gatlin also used Foundation funds to pay for Apple AirPods, laptops and backpacks for back-to-school events hosted by a Riceboro religious group, which had no links to the Foundation, except Gatlin.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Floyd said the group also provides support to art teachers and school art programs through field trips and by funding art supplies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Record high inflation and a weak yen are also squeezing households and driving up living costs.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The crux of the Democrats’ demands is that Trump permanently expand Biden’s premium tax credit coverage to include Americans earning more than 400% of the federal poverty line and reduce the maximum household contribution.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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