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
As Seth seethes about his separation from his home country (and the family fortune), Arias interweaves a backstory involving assassination, undisclosed parentage and (as the title suggests) the perilous creatures slithering across the landscape.
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Michael Schaub,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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Michael Schaub,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Some European, Asian and African countries restrict citizenship based on ancestry, parentage or residency.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parentage
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More than 40 million people worldwide claim Scottish ancestry, and many are in South Florida right now for the big World Cup match between Scotland and Brazil on Wednesday.
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In an era of rising costs, uncertainty, and desire for greater family security, millions of Americans may already hold the key in their ancestry.
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That lineage become a source of attention and scorn for the 33-year-old first time candidate, who created what critics called out as a sometimes outlandish social media personality to generate attention.
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The fit and finish are impressive for a first-gen device from a company with no lineage in audio hardware.
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Although researchers have not determined their origin, many consider Cheyava Falls one of the strongest potential biosignature candidates discovered on Mars.
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Its origins are uncertain, with one tale suggesting that a cook at Manzanillo’s mercado left a pot of pozole over fire and forgot it.
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Wagler was elite this season at Illinois despite his lack of pedigree.
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Brazilian fans had been waiting for a star to shine and for the five-time World Cup champions to live up to their pedigree.
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For example, captive breeding programs often release frogs into the wild, and timing releases with favorable environmental conditions could improve their survival chances.
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Financial returns are generated through prize earnings, breeding rights, stud fees, and eventual sales.
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“Parentage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentage. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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