as in ancestry
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 genealogy
About a year ago DNA evidence from the scene was submitted to a genealogy lab in Texas that had helped investigators solve another case recently.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 27 May 2026
The case was re-examined in 2023 using advances in forensic science, including forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The breakthrough came from investigative genealogy work, led in part by students and staff at Ramapo College's Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center, in coordination with the Albuquerque Police Department and the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The nonprofit has partnered with several private forensics labs across the country and is fundraising to cover the costs of DNA work like investigative genetic genealogy, or IGG, which was crucial in initially identifying Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the crime.
—Kevin Fixler
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 27 May 2026
The case was re-examined in 2023 using advances in forensic science, including forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The breakthrough came from investigative genealogy work, led in part by students and staff at Ramapo College's Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center, in coordination with the Albuquerque Police Department and the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The nonprofit has partnered with several private forensics labs across the country and is fundraising to cover the costs of DNA work like investigative genetic genealogy, or IGG, which was crucial in initially identifying Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the crime.
—Kevin Fixler
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genealogy
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The reduction was more pronounced in participants with American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry, at 41% and 38% respectively.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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But the white men who built their fledgling republic around an idea, instead of around a common ancestry, opened the possibility that any who subscribed to its creed could become a citizen.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, the city preserves the traditions of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples through towering cedar totem poles that tell stories of family lineage and legend.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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SecureBio can sequence a genome in five days, but the genetic analysis can reveal much more information, such as a virus’s variant or lineage.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Despite boasting a high-level pedigree at the club level, this is his first time coaching a national team in the World Cup.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Enjoy that possibility, rather than griping about the lack of historic pedigree between two finalists with only one Cup title apiece.—
Greg Cote
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The Primm family, owners of the land that includes three casino resorts and other businesses along the 15 Freeway, announced Tuesday a partnership intended to save the struggling state-line strip and hundreds of jobs.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Although not as wealthy as Jackson, Jones has also dug deep into his own pockets to keep his campaign afloat, lending it more than $16 million from his family’s fortune.—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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