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
At the time of his death, Brashers was not publicly identified as a serial killer, but advances in forensic genealogy changed that.
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Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Nanos has said authorities may use genetic genealogy — a forensic tool that combines advanced DNA analysis with traditional genealogical research — in the investigation.
—Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
In the Guthrie case, police have said DNA evidence, along with the emerging field known as forensic investigative genetic genealogy, could help determine what happened to the 84-year-old grandmother.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Genetic genealogy capitalizes on the popularity of consumer DNA products to compare a forensic DNA sample against the profiles in the databases of private companies, like Ancestry.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Nanos has said authorities may use genetic genealogy — a forensic tool that combines advanced DNA analysis with traditional genealogical research — in the investigation.
—Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
In the Guthrie case, police have said DNA evidence, along with the emerging field known as forensic investigative genetic genealogy, could help determine what happened to the 84-year-old grandmother.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Genetic genealogy capitalizes on the popularity of consumer DNA products to compare a forensic DNA sample against the profiles in the databases of private companies, like Ancestry.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genealogy
Noun
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Peoples of Asian ancestry in the United States are not necessarily bound together by a common language, culture, or lineage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Then, in 2018, as the advent of DNA testing to unearth clues to one’s ancestry grew in popularity, a California case shed light on a new avenue for investigators.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Comparative studies show that an appendix-like structure evolved independently in at least three distinct lineages of mammals – marsupials, primates and glires, a group that includes rodents and rabbits.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps Little Foot’s lineage was more closely related to East African hominins, while South African hominins evolved distinct facial features later on, the authors wrote in the study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lloyd, a former first-round pick, has a notable pedigree with a second-team All-Pro selection on his resume.—
Mike Kaye
March 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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The house also comes with a bit of rock-and-roll pedigree.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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During her tenure as a state representative and throughout her campaign for Illinois comptroller, Croke has pointed to her experience as a mother when discussing policies affecting working families.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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