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
At just 12 years old, North’s debut is impressive regardless of her famous pedigree.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
The pedigree of the studio also shows in some of the vocal talent involved, which includes a hammy Michael Sheen as a scheming hotel owner and Brian Cox as Lorcan and Charlie’s kindly grandfather.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
The 87-acre lakefront spread arrives with a notable pedigree.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Putting in the elbow grease can be more powerful than a flashy college degree or pedigree—and the former Goldman Sachs CEO said great careers are actually ripe for the picking if professionals seize the moment and work hard.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
The pedigree of the studio also shows in some of the vocal talent involved, which includes a hammy Michael Sheen as a scheming hotel owner and Brian Cox as Lorcan and Charlie’s kindly grandfather.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
The 87-acre lakefront spread arrives with a notable pedigree.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Putting in the elbow grease can be more powerful than a flashy college degree or pedigree—and the former Goldman Sachs CEO said great careers are actually ripe for the picking if professionals seize the moment and work hard.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedigree
Noun
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The Eta Aquarids have a most interesting lineage.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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For their first album in seven years, American Football look to a lineage of mortality-haunted, late-era landmarks.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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In this collection of personal essays, keim explores estrangement from family in parallel to estrangement from land and ancestry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cantens, who is American of Cuban ancestry, is fluent in English and Spanish.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Participants will hear a presentation from SARA archivist Melissa Nesbitt on how to start their own genealogy research.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the running water deters mosquitoes from laying eggs—unlike stillwater, which can become a breeding hotspot.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
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Modern breeding has introduced several hybrid cultivars, such as ‘Dragon Wings’ which offer improved flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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The excess is real; the debate concerns its origin.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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That begins with a reasonably effective prologue that depicts the fall of her childhood home, Edenia, and gives Kitana’s origin a more solid foundation than any of her cast mates.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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“Pedigree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedigree. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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