lineage

noun

ˈli-nē-ij How to pronounce lineage (audio)
Definition of lineagenext
1
as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended his Italian lineage was very important to him

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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

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Recent Examples of lineage Considering his lineage and football upbringing, that shouldn’t be a surprise. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 There is no sneaker in the Air Jordan lineage quite like the Air Jordan 11. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 Known as the Womack Sisters, BG, Zeimani and Kucha, come from an illustrious musical lineage. — Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Following the lineage, that meant that Charles’ kids would also have royal titles. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lineage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lineage
  1. ancestry
  2. family
  3. pedigree
  4. tribe
  5. origin
  6. clan
  7. genealogy
  8. house
Noun
  • Many have a searching, mystical quality, informed by her mixed African American, Irish, and Choctaw ancestry and her trips to Africa and Haiti.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Though Hoon Lee, who previously starred on Broadway and in the Cinemax show Banshee, immediately stood out, Kazan was hesitant to cast him because of his Korean ancestry.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of ancestry
Noun
  • The story tracks a Chinese chef who moves to the Middle East to clear family debts by running a restaurant, only to see the venue become a community refuge when armed conflict breaks out across the region.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Before her death, several Ruston businesses participated in a fundraiser to celebrate Lillian’s birthday and donate part of their proceeds to the family, according to CNN affiliate KNOE.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of family
Noun
  • Folks who drafted Oppenheimer based on that pedigree a few years ago were amply rewarded.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Few properties in Kentucky have a pedigree quite like Castleton.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pedigree
Noun
  • The site is significant and dates to the 1600s, for council meetings between tribes around the Great Lakes.
    — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But the association will not advertise a destination until the tribe or business approves its description – a small reversal of the old roadside economy, in which outsiders invented Native identities for signs and souvenirs.
    — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribe
Noun
  • However, this represented only one of several plausible geographic origins of her lineage, according to the researchers.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Your guide will teach you about the origins of Prohibition and tell stories of infamous bootleggers.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of origin
Noun
  • Prince Harry and Meghan’s surprise homecoming will undoubtedly trigger a frenzy of speculation in Britain where the Windsor clan’s family dramas routinely grip the nation.
    — Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The historic home, situated between Via Rodari and Piazza Roma, dates to the 16th and 17th centuries and takes its name from a noble clan that included Pope Innocent XI, head of the Catholic Church in the late 1600s.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of clan
Noun
  • The Palazzo Dandolo Paolucci, to give the property its full and proper title, enjoys a nuanced genealogy.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Sutcliffe took the opportunity to do some genealogy research.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of genealogy
Noun
  • In addition, an adjoining house—named Villa Ullastres—is available for guests seeking a separate and more private option while still being close to the heart of the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For Alexandre Gobillard, production director at the Gobillard & Fils Champagne house, beginning the harvest in mid-August was once almost unthinkable.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of house

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