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a
: descent in a line from a common progenitor
b
: derivation
the gun's direct lineage is in the 1960s—
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: a group of individuals tracing descent from a common ancestor
especially
: such a group of persons whose common ancestor is regarded as its founder
Synonyms
Examples of lineage in a Sentence
Noun (1)
his Italian lineage was very important to him
it is now generally accepted that the lineage of Thomas Jefferson includes black as well as white members
Recent Examples on the WebMatthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2024
With the Shai Weapon, Converse is delivering a fresh take on the sneaker influenced and also informed by its ‘80s lineage.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
Team Japan has a legendary lineage in women’s freestyle wrestling, carried on by Mayu Mukaida (53kg), Risako Kawai (57kg) and Yukako Kawai (62kg) who likewise will defend their Olympic titles in Paris.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 5 Aug. 2024
Walter was subsequently left in the care of his grandmother, who told him about his European heritage—effectively showing him that his family lineage was shaped by enslavement and colonialism.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2024
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Noun
As a storyteller, Cheyenne navigates intimate familial storylines with a deep passion for themes centered on matriarchal lineage and cultural heritage.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2024
With the Shai Weapon, Converse is delivering a fresh take on the sneaker influenced and also informed by its ‘80s lineage.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Aug. 2024
Team Japan has a legendary lineage in women’s freestyle wrestling, carried on by Mayu Mukaida (53kg), Risako Kawai (57kg) and Yukako Kawai (62kg) who likewise will defend their Olympic titles in Paris.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 5 Aug. 2024
Walter was subsequently left in the care of his grandmother, who told him about his European heritage—effectively showing him that his family lineage was shaped by enslavement and colonialism.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lineage
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“Lineage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineage. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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