as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
the new teacher was of English parentage
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Recent Examples of parentage
Some European, Asian and African countries restrict citizenship based on ancestry, parentage or residency.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
But some legal experts say this has been a foundational American principle, part of a broader rejection of parentage or lineage determining an individual’s status or rights.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
But even without Benedict knowing the truth of Sophie’s parentage, much of Season 4 is dedicated to him learning the ins and outs of power dynamics.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
All occupation children, all of mixed-race parentage and a result of war.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
But some legal experts say this has been a foundational American principle, part of a broader rejection of parentage or lineage determining an individual’s status or rights.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
But even without Benedict knowing the truth of Sophie’s parentage, much of Season 4 is dedicated to him learning the ins and outs of power dynamics.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
All occupation children, all of mixed-race parentage and a result of war.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parentage
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Along with the obvious reasons—the rich culture, history, and culinary heritage—Realtor reports that Americans with Italian ancestry who can trace their ancestry back no more than two generations can also apply for citizenship, which facilitates long-term residency in the country.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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Many trace their ancestry to countries that France colonized.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Jones also further expounds on the vampire’s wretched lineage and mythology through flashbacks.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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There is a long lineage of artists turning their homes into artworks.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The series serves as an origin story for how Norrin Radd (voiced by Paul Essiembre) becomes the herald of Galactus (James Blendick), then breaks free from the clutches of the Devourer of Worlds to surf around the galaxy and help others.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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But the origin of Wheeler’s second statement remained mysterious; in their models, matter didn’t tell space how to curve.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Hopefully the commitment Michael has made to this, and the pedigree of the band that’s playing, helps people trust that.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
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More sips allow some sherry influence to rise up, and one can’t help but wonder about the exact cask pedigree used to finish that 4 year-old Jim Beam portion.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The New World screwworm had been declared eradicated in the US decades ago, thanks to efforts such as the breeding of sterile flies, awareness campaigns and efforts to control the pest in foreign countries.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The backstory Cashel Palace’s owners, the Magnier family, built their fortune breeding thoroughbreds, including Epsom Derby-winning Galileo, at the nearby Coolmore Stud.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Parentage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentage. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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