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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of family
The Sony family connections also reveal themselves in the new Demon Slayer movies.
—
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Maude, who also descends from five generations of farmers, spoke briefly about their families' histories of fighting for freedom.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
The Greenville, South Carolina, man is survived by his wife and two children, according to an attorney hired by his family.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
The family heard plates and glasses shatter — and then boots stomping up the stairs.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for family
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Maude, who also descends from five generations of farmers, spoke briefly about their families' histories of fighting for freedom.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
The Greenville, South Carolina, man is survived by his wife and two children, according to an attorney hired by his family.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
The family heard plates and glasses shatter — and then boots stomping up the stairs.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for family
Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
Noun
-
The Conners rose from its ashes, controversially killing off Barr's Roseanne Conner via an opioid overdose in order to focus on the extended Conner clan, including John Goodman's Dan, Sara Gilbert's Darlene, and Laurie Metcalf's Jackie.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
-
As boss Richie Stevenson looks to pin blame, patriarch Conrad Harrigan gathers his clan with a plan.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
However, the dispute between Lage and Textor, a first of its kind, will hinge on whether such promises are enforceable.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
-
The Joint Office, Klein says, was the first of its kind at the federal level.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
The house was filled with physical evidence: A bloody palm print.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
-
So the thought of losing the house itself was also terrifying.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
The Shawnee Nation was a powerful and populous tribe in Ohio, but after being ejected by the federal government in 1831 for resettlement to Oklahoma, the ravages of disease brought the tribe down to below 80 members, according to Wallace.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
-
These were big, shaggy beasts belonging to a Toda tribe.—
Cyril E. Holland,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
Noun
-
Chicken-centric chains, notably Raising Cane’s and Wingstop, were the strongest performers among all restaurant categories in 2024.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
-
Viju Mathew Shifting gears from his degree in physical geography, Viju Mathew has spent the last decade covering most categories of the luxury market prior to becoming Robb Report's automotive editor.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
Noun
-
If there is space, the group may welcome back a few former students with an alternate project.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
-
Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
Noun
-
Across the street, the Brook household is thrown into chaos as Agnes (Christine Baranski) refuses to accept Ada’s (Cynthia Nixon) new position as lady of the house.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
-
Daily exposure to chemicals in common household items could have been a factor in more than 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018 alone.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
-
More people are seeking healthier, more responsible ways to live.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
-
Three people have died of measles so far this year, and 126 people have been hospitalized.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share