as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
the rancher carefully examined the progeny of the new breed of cattle
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Recent Examples of progeny
In any other sport, the progeny of a former star player ascending to the highest level would be especially noteworthy.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Hillyer’s movie centers on Countess Marya Zaleska (Gloria Holden), a Dracula progeny who kidnaps a young woman in Transylvania.
—Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Now Professor De Kai approaches our technological progeny not as tools, but as entities shaped by our actions.
—Robert C. Wolcott, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Their racecar-driving progeny has been a solid driver in the Cup Series for nine years, but this was only his sixth win.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2025
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Hillyer’s movie centers on Countess Marya Zaleska (Gloria Holden), a Dracula progeny who kidnaps a young woman in Transylvania.
—Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Now Professor De Kai approaches our technological progeny not as tools, but as entities shaped by our actions.
—Robert C. Wolcott, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Their racecar-driving progeny has been a solid driver in the Cup Series for nine years, but this was only his sixth win.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progeny
offspring
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What Are the Basics of DNA? DNA is the genetic material passed down from an organism to its offspring.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
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To put this to the test, the researchers used an environmental cue – exposing the mothers to cold and darkness – to trigger diapause in her offspring, which was maintained for three months.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 July 2025
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“Progeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progeny. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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