1
as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his Italian lineage was very important to him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
it is now generally accepted that the lineage of Thomas Jefferson includes black as well as white members
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lineage
In recent years, travelers have documented delving into their roots to identify their lineage and as a way to gain dual citizenship.
—
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
This lineage suggests potential for deployment on edge devices without requiring constant cloud connectivity.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That lineage connects directly to Moura’s cinematic DNA, which is also shaped as much by Italian cinema as by Brazilian movements like Cinema Novo.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
With a pop lineage that includes Madonna, Adele, Sam Smith, Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and more, Charli xcx is reluctant to put herself up for the 007 franchise.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lineage
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
This lineage suggests potential for deployment on edge devices without requiring constant cloud connectivity.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That lineage connects directly to Moura’s cinematic DNA, which is also shaped as much by Italian cinema as by Brazilian movements like Cinema Novo.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
With a pop lineage that includes Madonna, Adele, Sam Smith, Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and more, Charli xcx is reluctant to put herself up for the 007 franchise.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lineage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lineage
Noun
-
Shaboozey, clad in jeans, a black waistcoat and hat, continued to speak candidly about his ancestry.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
-
Some of the biggest travel trends expected for 2026 are around ancestry and grocery store tourism.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The family had called 911 to report that Chakraborty was throwing glass at his home on Parsons Blvd.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
-
That stillness is what drew Nancy and her family to the area decades ago.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Here was a paper with a strong pedigree that had fallen on somewhat hard times, and a suitor with funds who seemed eager to return it to steady glory.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
-
But White has long preached the process over championship pedigree to his potential players, and that doesn’t change now that Texas has a title.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
McGuire’s goal here is entertainment (achieved) but his empathetic treatment of the indigenous tribes the English come into contact and conflict with gives his novel a mournful air of tragedy.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2026
-
Being yourself also attracts your true tribe.—
Kimberly King,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The novel, Hoffman explained, had its origins in academia too.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
-
While their origins may lie in defense and warfare, their legacy is written in convenience, connectivity, and progress.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Given that the Ash clan came from a far darker place psychologically and historically than the Wind Traders, Scott wanted their costumes and accessories to go in an entirely different direction.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2026
-
Recent protests amid corruption scandals, elite clan fissures, and governance failures suggest that nostalgia is again colliding with reality.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
According to the sheriff’s office, the blood evidence found at the scene was submitted for genetic genealogy and linked to Steven Richard Hardy, a then-35-year-old Vietnam veteran from Texas.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
-
The Calico paper, for example, relied on data from the genealogy firm Ancestry from family trees involving hundreds of millions of people going back to the 1800s.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The fire broke out in the predawn hours Tuesday in a large house in the 11300 block of South Forest Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
-
That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lineage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lineage. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
