GENEALOGIES Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

genealogies

noun

plural of genealogy

as in lineages

the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended has a distinguished genealogy that traces back to William the Conqueror

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Recent Examples of genealogies The seal texts often introduced the owners with their names, genealogies, gender, professions and hometowns. — Serdar Yalçin, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025 Transcripts, grammars, vocabularies, dictionaries, glyph studies, botanical studies, commentaries, articles, editions of codices, correspondence, maps, charts, drawings, photographs, Maya Society materials, genealogies of Maya families, and Mayan glyphs on moveable type. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025

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The fossil indicates that lineages closely related to the Euparkeriidae were also present in South America, highlighting the continent’s role in the early diversification of the relatives of dinosaurs and crocodiles.

— The Conversation, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
So there seems to be something actively problematic with the DNA from those lineages in these regions.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of lineages

Noun

Lower-budget genre films—Backrooms, Obsession and Iron Lung, many driven by creators with YouTube and small-screen pedigrees—have broken through with younger viewers.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
The son of a major leaguer turned long-time coach and brother of the Yankees’ top prospect, Jacob has perhaps one of the best pedigrees in this draft class.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of pedigrees

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However, this represented only one of several plausible geographic origins of her lineage, according to the researchers.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Your guide will teach you about the origins of Prohibition and tell stories of infamous bootleggers.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of origins

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Postpartum Support International provides free support to new mothers and families impacted by maternal mental health conditions.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
For families Villa Dubrovnik is surprisingly effortless for families, with spacious family suites featuring interconnecting rooms and balcony hot tubs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

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