as in cousins
a person connected with another by blood or marriage
it's always fun to see all your relatives at a big family gathering
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Recent Examples of relatives
Perry’s mother Suzanne Morrison wrote that her son and the family had known Iwamasa for decades, and that relatives were relieved when Perry, who’d had recurring struggles with addiction throughout his life, hired the assistant in 2022.
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Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
The restaurant’s name comes from the red pot his father used while cooking for family gatherings – a dish that signaled to relatives and friends that a memorable meal was on the way.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Live Nation has reached wrongful death settlements with relatives of two women who were killed at the Beyond Wonderland music festival in Washington three years ago when an active-duty Army specialist allegedly opened fire while high on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
Through five portraits of relatives and mentors, five expressions of resistance, the filmmaker sketches her life story.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Ahangarani sketches her life story through five portraits of relatives and mentors.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 May 2026
The killing occurred at the home where Torrez, 45, lived with seven other adult relatives.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Some relatives burst into tears.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Discussions with siblings, neighbors and relatives will increase.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
The restaurant’s name comes from the red pot his father used while cooking for family gatherings – a dish that signaled to relatives and friends that a memorable meal was on the way.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Live Nation has reached wrongful death settlements with relatives of two women who were killed at the Beyond Wonderland music festival in Washington three years ago when an active-duty Army specialist allegedly opened fire while high on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
Through five portraits of relatives and mentors, five expressions of resistance, the filmmaker sketches her life story.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Ahangarani sketches her life story through five portraits of relatives and mentors.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 May 2026
The killing occurred at the home where Torrez, 45, lived with seven other adult relatives.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Some relatives burst into tears.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Discussions with siblings, neighbors and relatives will increase.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatives
Noun
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Blank played on a youth baseball team with some of his current step-cousins.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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The New Republic intends to trade Rotta’s return to his twin Hutt cousins in return for their knowledge of the whereabouts of fugitive Imperial Warlords.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision Saturday in a statement released by the federation’s media relations office.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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The club permitted various non-Jewish groups to use its meeting halls, which enhanced relations between the communities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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“Relatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatives. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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