first family

noun

1
or First Family : the family of the U.S. president
2
: a family that has great importance, influence, or success in a specified activity or profession
He and his sons are considered the first family of jazz.

Examples of first family in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The first family will stay with relatives while in Marin and will keep their residence in the Sacramento suburbs, according to Newsom’s office. Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024 Lauren: Our first family date was at the zoo here in Houston. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 Passover is a ceremonious occasion to rejoice in Judaism, especially during the first family meal or Seder, according to britannica.com. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024 The news complicates life for Biden ahead of an election and sent the first family into a hasty and literal retreat. Philip Wegmann, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for first family 

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“First family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20family. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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