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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The retreat's cabins sleep up to six guests, while lodges can accommodate up to 14 guests, perfect for extended families or groups of friends.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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Cioffi is survived by wife Anne, two sons and other extended family, according to TMZ.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 May 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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The question of state-level regulation is particularly pertinent in Florida, where only the Seminole Tribe can operate sports betting markets because of the state’s exclusive gambling agreement with the tribe.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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On both the right and the left, positions are hardening; each tribe has its truth.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Nonetheless, even the proposals alone could affect imports of some apparel, appliances and other household goods.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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What another rate hike could mean for consumers For most households, a single quarter-point rate hike wouldn’t dramatically change monthly expenses overnight.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The third attack occurred on May 12 at a house that is owned by the prime minister.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Jones will enter the competition in camp after missing part of the spring with an ankle injury suffered while moving into his new house.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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North West is no longer the baby of the Kardashian clan.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Francis Ford Coppola's career high mark gave audiences the American crime saga of the Corleone mafia family toward the end of the '50s, with Part II looking back on the criminal clan after Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) moves to the States from Sicily.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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In another video published by B’Tselem capturing the moments after the incident, Sam’s father can be seen standing by the car, cradling his baby, whose bright yellow clothing can be seen stained with blood.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The White House said swelling around the ankles was due to chronic venous insufficiency or CVI, which occurs when leg veins fail to send blood back to the heart properly, and the bruising on the back of his hand was caused by frequent handshaking and aspirin.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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International competition is fierce, and the nation’s future success is tied to winning global races in artificial intelligence, quantum [technology], fusion energy, advanced nuclear energy and critical minerals.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Georgia voters are selecting a Republican nominee for governor and a key Senate race.—
Praveena Somasundaram,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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“Nuclear family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuclear%20family. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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