as in blood
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the natural process by which physical and mental qualities are passed from a parent to a child
Heredity plays no part in the disease.
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Recent Examples of heredity
The stuff of genes, the stuff of heredity, um,
The backbone of life itself.
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Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
In short, heredity advancement driven by desire.
—D. Scott Schmid, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Genetics and heredity define stock in some modern contexts, but for the 1930s salmon homing debate, the implications of genetic dividing lines were very different.
—Greg Uyeno, JSTOR Daily, 27 Aug. 2025
For people who are profoundly deaf, there is an interruption of the sound signal to the auditory nerve, which can be caused by illness, trauma, or heredity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2022
See All Example Sentences for heredity
Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
In short, heredity advancement driven by desire.
—D. Scott Schmid, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Genetics and heredity define stock in some modern contexts, but for the 1930s salmon homing debate, the implications of genetic dividing lines were very different.
—Greg Uyeno, JSTOR Daily, 27 Aug. 2025
For people who are profoundly deaf, there is an interruption of the sound signal to the auditory nerve, which can be caused by illness, trauma, or heredity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2022
See All Example Sentences for heredity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heredity
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Events like Saturday's Sickle Cell Awareness Walk, part of Ypsilanti's Juneteenth celebration, aim to raise even more awareness of the importance of blood donations for sickle cell warriors.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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One image shows Anthony's hands cuffed following the deadly incident while sitting in the back of a police vehicle with what appears to be blood on his left hand.—
Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price , Brooke Taylor , Jasmine Baehr , Brie Stimson , Kelsie Cairns , Reagan Schroeder,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Some applicants reportedly relied on genealogy websites such as Ancestry or FamilySearch, while others submitted archival records rather than documents issued by provincial vital statistics offices or civil registries, CIC News reported.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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More than mere numbers – and the numbers are dazzling by themselves; 45 points, 13-of-15 from the free throw line, 4-of-7 from three-point land – when Brunson made this succession of baskets is what a stat sheet can’t really show.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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George follows William in the direct line of succession to the throne, meaning that Eton has again been selected to educate a future king.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Researchers warn the damage may increase if surviving orangutans face reduced breeding success after the disaster.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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South Dakota Department of Corrections via AP Court records showed no lawyers listed for Milk and Rogness, and no relatives could immediately be located through phone records and social media to speak on their behalf.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Patrick O’Neil of Pittsboro, North Carolina, traveled to Atlanta with his wife, son and relatives after purchasing five tickets through StubHub for the Spain-Cape Verde match.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Nearly 90% of Argentines have some sort of European ancestry.—
Jenna Thompson
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The games also provide an opportunity for children of immigrants to connect with their roots and proudly tout their ancestry.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Beneficiaries who were born between the 21st and the last day of their birth month are set to receive their monthly Social Security benefit on Wednesday, June 24, according to the SSA’s payment calendar.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Aemon married his aunt, Jocelyn Baratheon, and gave birth to a daughter, Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best), who frequently appeared in House of the Dragon until her death in season 2.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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There are family-style rooms with bunk beds, suites with larger seating areas, single-bed rooms with window benches, A-frame lodges with sunken living spaces, and Blue Lagoon skincare and haircare in all of the bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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His family and campaign volunteers joined him for an election night party in his hometown of Jackson.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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“Heredity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heredity. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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