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
But despite its pedigree and coastal Aegean bearings, Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort, which opened in May 2024 on the north end of the peninsula, is very much a cosmopolitan luxury resort.
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Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Bruckheimer attributes the early frenzy around the project to the package’s pedigree: an appealing story, an A-list star and the global popularity of Formula One.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Few leagues around the world can match the strictness of MLS’ rules and regulations, which limit how teams can spend across their entire roster and force teams to focus their expenditures on only a handful of leading players regardless of their age or pedigree.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The Board of Governors rejection of former University of Michigan president Santa Ono for the University of Florida presidency earlier this month confirmed that Florida is no longer interested in academic pedigree.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
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Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Bruckheimer attributes the early frenzy around the project to the package’s pedigree: an appealing story, an A-list star and the global popularity of Formula One.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Few leagues around the world can match the strictness of MLS’ rules and regulations, which limit how teams can spend across their entire roster and force teams to focus their expenditures on only a handful of leading players regardless of their age or pedigree.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The Board of Governors rejection of former University of Michigan president Santa Ono for the University of Florida presidency earlier this month confirmed that Florida is no longer interested in academic pedigree.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedigree
Noun
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Not equal to artists working in a lineage descended from the Greeks and Romans.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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To be Korean in GO is a matter neither of lineage nor of citizenship, Roh argues.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
11 July 2025
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The researchers note, however, that more individual genome sequences would be needed to fully understand variation in ancestry during this period of Egyptian history.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Florida, 2010-2015 Betty Brock was a mother of seven who enjoyed singing and art, long bicycle rides, organizing family photos and researching her ancestry.—
Audrey Dutton,
ProPublica,
16 July 2025
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Genetic genealogy: Building the family tree of a serial killer Retiree Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her hobby of researching her family tree would lead to the capture of one of the most notorious criminals in California, the Golden State Killer.—
David Morgan
July 11,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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The victim was identified through genealogy, and the coroner’s office is waiting on a final report from a private lab before making his ID public, Jellison said.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Harris nurtured a steadfast passion for horse racing and the thoroughbred breeding industry in Northern California, according to friends and family.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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The Zoological Society of London has been contributing to Saudi Arabia’s long-term sand gazelle breeding, captive management, reintroduction and monitoring efforts.—
Indrabati Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Ward recalled the origin story of when the DCC head, Kelli Finglass, realized that an updo would be best for her during games.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The origin story behind the ice cream sundae comes swirled with mystery, history, as well as chocolate and even a cherry on top.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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“Pedigree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedigree. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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