as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a Cambodian immigrant who can trace her Khmer ancestry as far back as the 16th century
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Recent Examples of ancestry
Later in life, Mayhew would say that his desire to paint within a landscape mode came from both parts of this ancestry.
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Sep. 2024
In the years that followed the signing of this path-breaking treaty, citizens and immigrants of British ancestry, though remaining a religious minority, founded some of the finest educational, sports, and business institutions in Argentina.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But are drugs ready to be given to a diverse patient group if they haven’t first been tested, for example, on human cell models of different ancestries?
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
The granddaughter of immigrants from Eastern Europe, Sheinbaum will also be the first person of Jewish ancestry to serve as president in an overwhelmingly Roman Catholic nation.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Sep. 2024
In the years that followed the signing of this path-breaking treaty, citizens and immigrants of British ancestry, though remaining a religious minority, founded some of the finest educational, sports, and business institutions in Argentina.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
But are drugs ready to be given to a diverse patient group if they haven’t first been tested, for example, on human cell models of different ancestries?
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
The granddaughter of immigrants from Eastern Europe, Sheinbaum will also be the first person of Jewish ancestry to serve as president in an overwhelmingly Roman Catholic nation.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancestry
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Most people aren’t tracking the deep lineages of AI, ML and neural networks, leading to widespread confusion about the actual capabilities and risks of these technologies.Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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And of course, Knowles, who was recently honored during Glamour's Women of the Year event, seems to be making her lineage proud.Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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After exhausting almost all leads, the pair turned to forensic genealogy, a practice that finds potential relatives through DNA matches to identify a suspect, according to the Justice Department.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Investigators use genetic genealogy to solve cold cases by using suspect DNA collected from a crime scene, analyzing it, and converting it into a raw data file.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Same as Papen, Tartt felt the blight and taint of her origins.Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The team used the same strontium isotopes that were used to date the DNA samples to get a better understanding of the diversity and origins of Pompeii’s residents.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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While appetites have eased across the industry as most players cut back on spending, the bet Condé Nast is making is that the company’s pedigree will still enable it to cut a desirable figure in a crowded marketplace.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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Teacup October 10, Peacock Even after two episodes premiered at Fantastic Fest, little is known about this promising new Peacock offering, but the pedigree is undeniably impressive.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Harris is the first Black woman and first woman of South Asian descent to be a major party's presidential nominee.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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And there’s the historical significance of the candidates themselves: Harris, 60, would be the first woman and the first person of South Asian descent to serve as U.S. President.TIME Staff, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Two days later, Cheryl shared a photo of him and their 7-year-old son to Instagram, asking fans to please respect their family’s privacy.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The centenaries of Indian cinema icons Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Mohammed Rafi were marked with their families in attendance.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Since then, conservationists have made significant strides in restoring the species, using a combination of traditional breeding programs and cloning.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kern explains that vultures have a hierarchical social structure, where dominant individuals have priority access to food resources and breeding opportunities.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Ancestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancestry. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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