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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
Montoya’s surname, Miami roots and auto racing give hints as to his lineage.
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David J. Neal
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The lineage begins well before him.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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David J. Neal
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
The lineage begins well before him.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lineage
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In this collection of personal essays, keim explores estrangement from family in parallel to estrangement from land and ancestry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cantens, who is American of Cuban ancestry, is fluent in English and Spanish.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Knowing that my picture, whether flattering or not, is going to be posted (or shared with our family) is extremely daunting.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Green then shifted into a rare moment of veteran self-awareness and admitted the Warriors are in a transitional phase, but insisted the pedigree matters more than the box score.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Miller, Smith and Guilbeau are a trio of undrafted rookies with interesting college pedigrees.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Besides the lawsuit from the tribes, NDN Collective and other environmental groups filed a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to halt the project.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Many of the workers were members of the Nisenan and Miwok tribes whom Sutter forced into slave labor.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The excess is real; the debate concerns its origin.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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That begins with a reasonably effective prologue that depicts the fall of her childhood home, Edenia, and gives Kitana’s origin a more solid foundation than any of her cast mates.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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In hindsight, this was NOT exactly a great idea for the clan.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Take a walk to Chew Jetty, a historic waterfront settlement of stilt houses built by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century; visit Little India, with its heady, culture-melding atmosphere; or make a day doing the rounds of clan temples (Khoo Kongsi included) and Peranakan mansions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Participants will hear a presentation from SARA archivist Melissa Nesbitt on how to start their own genealogy research.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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Suspect Cole Tomas Allen was confined to a padded cell with constant lighting and repeatedly strip-searched; the judge noted the jail houses convicted killers without such restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Many major fashion houses have brought on new creative directors in the past year, meaning tonight will mark many designers' first Met Gala in their new roles.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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“Lineage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lineage. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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