pedigree

noun

ˈpe-də-ˌgrē How to pronounce pedigree (audio)
Definition of pedigreenext
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 These maritime destinations are a fitting place for Evans’s collection of images handprinted onto heritage yacht sails, each with its own pedigree. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 Allied with previous victories at Strade Bianche and in Amstel Gold, and Pidcock’s pedigree in long one-day races should not be doubted. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The backstory Joining the ranks of some of the world's most exclusive island resorts (ultra-plush The Brando and Fiji's COMO Laucala Island among them), Miavana comes with serious pedigree. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Dewan has a far more advanced pedigree where dance is concerned, having gone on tour with the likes of Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, and Missy Elliott. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pedigree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedigree
  1. lineage
  2. ancestry
  3. genealogy
  4. breeding
  5. origin
Noun
  • Better lineage improves simulation quality, which produces better model behavior, which generates better outcomes and richer feedback, strengthening governance by exposing the gaps previous cycles missed.
    — Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The clean, minimalist versions in the Philo lineage, think wool, clean seams, no hardware noise, are the ones that will age into wardrobe staples.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of lineage
Noun
  • Three years later, Harvard is still giving another group a preference based on ancestry.
    — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Theroux’s Canadian odyssey begins on a personal note, with a history of his French Canadian ancestry.
    — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ancestry
Noun
  • Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe are related, according to a new genealogy report.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The event included an announcement that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would be donating $3 million toward the museum's construction and the creation of a genealogy center in it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of genealogy
Noun
  • Belugas are worth millions of dollars for their public entertainment and breeding value.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • To the surprise of many, the species was recently found breeding as far north as the UK.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of breeding
Noun
  • Its origin is as a thalassotherapy spa, and indeed the jet sprays and salt water baths with water straight from the Mediterranean are both invigorating and restorative.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In 2024, the sound of camel bells across the desert led visitors back to the Yellow River basin, introducing Songmont’s origins and roots.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of origin

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“Pedigree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedigree. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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