as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Recent Examples of tribe
In some cases tribes can take legal action against the U.S. government for failing to meet its trust responsibilities.
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Devna Bose, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Style tribes have inspired fashion trends for decades, many weaving in and out of fashion, some becoming iconic over time.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
After the tribe was split into two for the immunity challenge and separate Tribal Councils, the two K’s tried to sell David on the idea that Shauhin might have an immunity idol.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Apr. 2025
Tom Richard Santos with John of Sherwood: After the death of Robin Hood, a grieving Little John returns to his ancestral Celtic tribe to protect it from the corrupt Church bent on stealing its land — and to confront the dark truth of his crimes as a Merry Man.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
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Devna Bose, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Style tribes have inspired fashion trends for decades, many weaving in and out of fashion, some becoming iconic over time.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
After the tribe was split into two for the immunity challenge and separate Tribal Councils, the two K’s tried to sell David on the idea that Shauhin might have an immunity idol.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Apr. 2025
Tom Richard Santos with John of Sherwood: After the death of Robin Hood, a grieving Little John returns to his ancestral Celtic tribe to protect it from the corrupt Church bent on stealing its land — and to confront the dark truth of his crimes as a Merry Man.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Maude, who also descends from five generations of farmers, spoke briefly about their families' histories of fighting for freedom.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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As boss Richie Stevenson looks to pin blame, patriarch Conrad Harrigan gathers his clan with a plan.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Conners rose from its ashes, controversially killing off Barr's Roseanne Conner via an opioid overdose in order to focus on the extended Conner clan, including John Goodman's Dan, Sara Gilbert's Darlene, and Laurie Metcalf's Jackie.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The house was filled with physical evidence: A bloody palm print.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Our story begins in spring, when the group traditionally assembles at Nick and Anne’s beautiful lake house.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2025
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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