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
The cases were further advanced through investigative genetic genealogy, which allowed detectives to identify possible relatives of the unknown suspect.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Sons staying with relatives in China The two sons — older brother Yiwei, known as Gary, and young brother Yinning, known as Eli — flew to China to be near relatives during the search, investigators say.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The issue is mostly with visitors coming to my house and us visiting relatives who are not aware of our day-to-day lives.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Implications for humans What should humans take away from episodes in which their closest genetic relatives turn on their companions?
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
According to his website, relatives recently discovered that Alexander’s great-grandfather, Jack, was a dress pattern maker in Montreal who owned over 40 dress shops in his lifetime.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
His website notes that relatives recently discovered his great-grandfather, Jack, was a dress pattern maker in Montreal who owned over 40 dress shops in his lifetime.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
His relatives described him as a devoted Marine and a source of light in their lives.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
According to his official website, while looking into family history, Max’s relatives discovered that his great-grandfather Jack was a dress pattern maker in Montreal who owned over 40 dress shops in his lifetime.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Sons staying with relatives in China The two sons — older brother Yiwei, known as Gary, and young brother Yinning, known as Eli — flew to China to be near relatives during the search, investigators say.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The issue is mostly with visitors coming to my house and us visiting relatives who are not aware of our day-to-day lives.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Implications for humans What should humans take away from episodes in which their closest genetic relatives turn on their companions?
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
According to his website, relatives recently discovered that Alexander’s great-grandfather, Jack, was a dress pattern maker in Montreal who owned over 40 dress shops in his lifetime.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
His website notes that relatives recently discovered his great-grandfather, Jack, was a dress pattern maker in Montreal who owned over 40 dress shops in his lifetime.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
His relatives described him as a devoted Marine and a source of light in their lives.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
According to his official website, while looking into family history, Max’s relatives discovered that his great-grandfather Jack was a dress pattern maker in Montreal who owned over 40 dress shops in his lifetime.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatives
Noun
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The cousins hope Kansas Citians stop by and expand their palate.—
Jenna Thompson
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Since the Habsburg days, this is where Slovenes take their guests – whether kings or cousins – to show off their country’s natural beauty.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office has said, after Israel's surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon will have direct negotiations Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Relatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatives. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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