as in extended family
the part of a family that includes only the father, mother, and children
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Recent Examples of nuclear family
The nuclear family was a central piece of that propaganda.
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Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The grave sites also include features that suggest a strong emphasis on monogamy and the nuclear family.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2026
Stories about women living together are proliferating—and offering alternative visions to the nuclear family, Lily Meyer writes.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
In both Evil Dead Rise and The Mummy, Cronin displays a curiosity for using these tropes to display the rot at the heart of the nuclear family unit.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The grave sites also include features that suggest a strong emphasis on monogamy and the nuclear family.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2026
Stories about women living together are proliferating—and offering alternative visions to the nuclear family, Lily Meyer writes.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
In both Evil Dead Rise and The Mummy, Cronin displays a curiosity for using these tropes to display the rot at the heart of the nuclear family unit.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuclear family
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In addition to Nancy and Grayton, Weston is survived by his father, Keith, and other extended family.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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A lot of my extended family lives in the Jiangnan region in eastern China, where the dish hails from.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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In November 2021, Johnson brought his blended family together for the premiere of his film Red Notice.—
Kelsie Gibson,
Peoplemag,
8 Feb. 2023
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Dietrich, 36, is now a stay-at-home mother to her blended family of four teenagers and a 17-month-old.—
Megan Leonhardt,
Fortune,
3 Jan. 2023
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By dispensing with sons and lovers, the tribe of sexless females would double its rate of reproduction and so, quite quickly, take over.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Fawn says Brandon loves the traditions of his tribe.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Reuters — Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant and is recovering from the procedure, the royal household said in a statement on Wednesday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The hydrogen peroxide dumped into the reflecting pool was 12% concentrate, four times stronger than household peroxide.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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Will the kangaroo clan be able to capitalize on the USA's mistakes today?—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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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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Here are the state races happening June 23 and a few key races to watch.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The Mason Motocross races on Sunday were canceled after the crash, WOWK reported.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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“Nuclear family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuclear%20family. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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