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
Participants will get after-hours access to the library’s genealogy resources, including public computers, specialized databases and the library’s WiFi, according to a press release about the event.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
As Ruth’s secret grandchild, Evan is the last of the Warren bloodline, assuming Rosemary’s (Dale Dickey) genealogy research was accurate, and his death would end the curse for good.
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Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Then in 2024, circumstances changed when the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office partnered with the nonprofit DNA Doe Project to generate new leads using investigative genealogy.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
According to the press release, the nonprofit DNA Doe Project was able to identify Denise using genetic genealogy.
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Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
As Ruth’s secret grandchild, Evan is the last of the Warren bloodline, assuming Rosemary’s (Dale Dickey) genealogy research was accurate, and his death would end the curse for good.
—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Then in 2024, circumstances changed when the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office partnered with the nonprofit DNA Doe Project to generate new leads using investigative genealogy.
—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
According to the press release, the nonprofit DNA Doe Project was able to identify Denise using genetic genealogy.
—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genealogy
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More than 40 million people worldwide claim Scottish ancestry, and many are in South Florida right now for the big World Cup match between Scotland and Brazil on Wednesday.
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In an era of rising costs, uncertainty, and desire for greater family security, millions of Americans may already hold the key in their ancestry.
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That lineage become a source of attention and scorn for the 33-year-old first time candidate, who created what critics called out as a sometimes outlandish social media personality to generate attention.
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The fit and finish are impressive for a first-gen device from a company with no lineage in audio hardware.
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Wagler was elite this season at Illinois despite his lack of pedigree.
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Brazilian fans had been waiting for a star to shine and for the five-time World Cup champions to live up to their pedigree.
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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