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
Watching our tribe connect with our blushes and bronzers in person while experiencing the energy of the brand was a full-circle moment for me.
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Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Some researchers think that since the last Ice Age Indigenous tribes burned swaths of woodlands to create an environment enticing to game animals.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
For so many Native tribes, land is the foundation of our culture and our spirituality.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Ash trees hold a special place in the tribe's culture.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Some researchers think that since the last Ice Age Indigenous tribes burned swaths of woodlands to create an environment enticing to game animals.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
For so many Native tribes, land is the foundation of our culture and our spirituality.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Ash trees hold a special place in the tribe's culture.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
Noun
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After dinner, the family took a photo together one last time in the house's iconic entryway, and Caitlyn joined in, too, though Kendall had to remind her to put her phone away and smile for the photo.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hamida’s decision not to go to India comes with the recognition that the return of thousands of abducted women to their families wasn’t an indication that society was suddenly progressive.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The reality series started in 2007, propelling the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan to impressive levels of fame and giving them the opportunity to build a business empire.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fruits Basket tells of Tohru Honda, who's living in a tent after a family tragedy when she's discovered by the mysterious Soma clan.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tanya Taylor hosts Delphine at her house for a party in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Russell is excited for folks to check it out and have good time with the no-frills, right down-the-middle horror picture.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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If younger and healthier folks drop out due to rising costs, premiums could grow even faster and there could be less competition with fewer enrollees.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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