as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a woman of good pedigree
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Recent Examples of pedigree
And despite their noticeably different contract situations and pedigrees, the pair of new arrivals have worked together within the same position room over the past few weeks.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
For modern businesses and job seekers, the pedigree of a diploma is becoming secondary to the strategic location of the graduate.
—Joash Lee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Mario played football and basketball and ran track at Occidental College with modest success while his wife, Karen, an occupational therapist, played basketball and ran cross-country in high school, hardly the pedigree that could be expected to produce three world-class soccer players.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
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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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
For modern businesses and job seekers, the pedigree of a diploma is becoming secondary to the strategic location of the graduate.
—Joash Lee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Mario played football and basketball and ran track at Occidental College with modest success while his wife, Karen, an occupational therapist, played basketball and ran cross-country in high school, hardly the pedigree that could be expected to produce three world-class soccer players.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedigree
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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Individuals can also upload their DNA data directly to places like Othram that specialize in forensic genetic genealogy testing.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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His family went without answers for five decades — until genealogy advancements allowed investigators to crack the cold case by linking human remains found at a waste transfer station in Pima County to Sipfle's family, per KVOA and KOLD.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
31 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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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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“Pedigree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedigree. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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