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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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
Genetic evidence suggests those dogs’ lineages might go back even further—at least to the end of the Late Pleistocene period, approximately 12,000 years ago.
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
But the lineage of Budge Porter accounts for only a fraction of his impact.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 May 2026
For Lamborghini, the Fenomeno Roadster also represents the latest evolution of a limited-production lineage that stretches back to the Reventón Roadster in 2009.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Amid this wealth, Yerord Mas flows into the lineage of other small, plucky projects that have helped define and redefine cuisines essential to Los Angeles.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
But the lineage of Budge Porter accounts for only a fraction of his impact.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 May 2026
For Lamborghini, the Fenomeno Roadster also represents the latest evolution of a limited-production lineage that stretches back to the Reventón Roadster in 2009.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Amid this wealth, Yerord Mas flows into the lineage of other small, plucky projects that have helped define and redefine cuisines essential to Los Angeles.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lineage
Noun
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The book told of Miss Peterson’s search for her own ancestry and detailed her discovery of the prosperous, Black bourgeoisie, based largely in Brooklyn, that had played a principal role in the New York of the late nineteenth century.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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This is not fusion, but testament to the world as one big town, as perhaps only a third-culture kid — with Filipino and Pennsylvania Dutch ancestry, and a girlhood spent in the Deep South — would know.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas did not discuss Mott’s extensive criminal history at a news conference Tuesday morning but noted that investigators were reaching out to his family and those who knew him seeking additional information about his motivations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The Yellowstone universe includes several spinoffs that explore the Dutton family's legacy across different generations.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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This all makes sense, considering his pedigree.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Despite its Hollywood pedigree past — John Wayne and Cary Grant used to sit at the bar, while the late Chuck Norris once owned the spot — Woody’s is for everyone, no Black Amex required.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Today it’s fragmented across platforms, tribes, influencers, bots, niche communities and algorithmic feeds.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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This one comes with its original box and original certificate of origin.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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To portray Goliath’s origin story, actors were filmed on green screens and AI was used to generate a mythical sequence involving dark sky, rain, mountains and angels with wings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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This time, the Sully clan is at war with a fiery enemy Na’vi tribe on Pandora.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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The Cox clan would eat dinner at Adairsville’s posh Barnsley Gardens and breakfast at Patty’s, a famous truck stop.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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The nonprofit has partnered with several private forensics labs across the country and is fundraising to cover the costs of DNA work like investigative genetic genealogy, or IGG, which was crucial in initially identifying Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the crime.—
Kevin Fixler
May 11,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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Lisa Collins, a forensic scientist at Washington State Patrol, told CNN new software and strides in genetic genealogy are two relatively recent watersheds in DNA technology that have allowed for breakthroughs in cold cases like these.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Two rooms in the Soukana and Delos accommodation blocks are wheelchair accessible, and one of the two-storey Madrague houses has a ground floor bathroom and sofa bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Businessman and real estate agent Dan Thornberg has an intriguing sales pitch for a house he’s just listed.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lineage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lineage. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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