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
Little said that victims' families were previously not able to take civil legal action against districts in cases like this.
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S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The guests were mainly family and friends of the couple.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
The Clarks residence originally stood alone on the ridge until 1984, around the same time the family built a 40- by 20-foot pool and spa on the east side of their home, along with an upstairs wing.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Rivera said their family and her students loved her.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The guests were mainly family and friends of the couple.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
The Clarks residence originally stood alone on the ridge until 1984, around the same time the family built a 40- by 20-foot pool and spa on the east side of their home, along with an upstairs wing.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Rivera said their family and her students loved her.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
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Given that the Ash clan came from a far darker place psychologically and historically than the Wind Traders, Scott wanted their costumes and accessories to go in an entirely different direction.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2026
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Recent protests amid corruption scandals, elite clan fissures, and governance failures suggest that nostalgia is again colliding with reality.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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The installation also offers a curation of Hearst’s fine jewelry collection and an assortment of the handbag collection, specifically the Nina, the Demi, the Diana and the Leonora, including one-of-a-kind exclusive handbag pieces.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each brought two kinds, a plain butter croissant and a signature creation of their own choosing.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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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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McGuire’s goal here is entertainment (achieved) but his empathetic treatment of the indigenous tribes the English come into contact and conflict with gives his novel a mournful air of tragedy.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2026
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Being yourself also attracts your true tribe.—
Kimberly King,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2026
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Funds for children in this category may not exceed 20% of the amount of money appropriated from the program fund for that school year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The majority of extremely low-income renters in Oklahoma are working, disabled or elderly, with those three categories making up 83% of extremely low-income renters.—
Jake Ramsey,
Oklahoma Watch,
4 Feb. 2026
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Part true crime and part cartoon, the film blends community, the war on drugs, and a whole lot of weed with the humor and heart of the folks who lived it.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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American box-office sales have yet to rebound to their pre-pandemic levels, as more folks opt to skip the $20 popcorn and watch movies at home.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Officers learned that a group known to each other got into an altercation resulting from an ongoing dispute, the police said.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Al Hilal impressed at the Club World Cup, drawing 1-1 with Madrid while going unbeaten in the group stage and then knocking out Manchester City 4-3 in the round of 16.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Routine maintenance and upgrades to the grid were already causing households nationwide to experience sticker shock on their monthly bills.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are no children in my household, so no one would be endangered by his presence.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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