1
as in clan
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries
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as in kind
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family
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Recent Examples of family
Matta told Fox News Digital that Beatrice and Eugenie, as well as their parents, would not be excluded from royal family events despite the controversies.
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Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In a difficult labor market where wages are not rising fast enough to keep up with price increases, cuts to food assistance programs could leave many families in critical situations.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Case in point, the buffet —named Strumenti da Disegno, Italian for drawing tools — was originally housed in the Fornasetti family’s home, Casa Fornasetti.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Annual insurance coverage for a family hit $27,000, on average, this year, up 6% from 2024, according to KFF’s survey.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
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Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In a difficult labor market where wages are not rising fast enough to keep up with price increases, cuts to food assistance programs could leave many families in critical situations.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Case in point, the buffet —named Strumenti da Disegno, Italian for drawing tools — was originally housed in the Fornasetti family’s home, Casa Fornasetti.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Annual insurance coverage for a family hit $27,000, on average, this year, up 6% from 2024, according to KFF’s survey.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family
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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
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The study, the first of its kind locally, was conducted by Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, the state's largest advocacy organization for victims of domestic violence.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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No one likes to see streaking of any kind.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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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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Joanne even gets a Jewish childhood frenemy, Abby Kaplan (Brody’s real-life partner Leighton Meester), retconning some basic familiarity with the tribe for a woman who previously claimed not to know what Shabbat was.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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Before making landfall on Tuesday, Melissa reached Category 5 status, the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Every year, France is behind so many movies submitted for the international feature film category at the Oscars.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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After news hit of Ozer’s Safehaven embezzlement indictment in 2024, Ozer spent months reassuring folks that the charges were all going to go away.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Curated by the same folks who present the Oscars, the museum, which opened in 2021, showcases rare props, iconic costumes, and original scripts through meticulous, behind-the-scenes exhibits that reveal how movies are made.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The organization taps a multidisciplinary group of physicians, scientists, chemists, engineers, epidemiologists, economists, psychologists, statisticians, sociologists, and community members to turn scientific discovery into actionable knowledge.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sabres goalie Alex Lyon had about as much chance of stopping the shot as an extra-large pepperoni and bacon stood of surviving a Friday night in the Kloke household.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Based on an earlier analysis of the new tax law by the nonpartisan think tank, Tax Policy Center, all income groups on average benefit from the tax cuts, but high-income households benefit the most.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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