as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
came from a bloodline that could be traced back to the 12th century
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Recent Examples of bloodline
Orphaned, lost, and alone after a flood kills his family and carries him away from his homeland, the young Mufasa is rescued by a friendly lion cub called Taka (who later becomes Scar), the heir to a royal bloodline, who always wanted a brother.
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Graeme Green, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Throughout this growth, family bonds — both bloodlines and chosen — remain intact.
—Vicki Salemi, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Though gifted with bloodlines and family connections, it’s been a long journey for Leiter to become an in-demand reliever at the trade deadline.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
The idea of the government certifying citizens’ bloodlines clearly makes Schuettpelz uneasy.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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Graeme Green, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Throughout this growth, family bonds — both bloodlines and chosen — remain intact.
—Vicki Salemi, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Though gifted with bloodlines and family connections, it’s been a long journey for Leiter to become an in-demand reliever at the trade deadline.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
The idea of the government certifying citizens’ bloodlines clearly makes Schuettpelz uneasy.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodline
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The bar traces its lineage back to a different name and location.Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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The reference 5370 represents a new generation of an important lineage for Patek Philippe.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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There were zero traces of Mexican ancestry in Werts' analysis.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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But the combination of executive orders, laws and military commands were indiscriminate and their brunt fell upon innocent Japanese Americans, who were forced into concentration camps without regard for their loyalty, only their ancestry.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is a free agent on the market who checks virtually every need possible: right-handed bat, plus defender, respected leader with a winning pedigree.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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From its apocalyptic rise in late ’60s New York to its triumphant empire of sound throughout the ‘70s and ’80s, the company sold albums by the millions, its incomparable roster showcasing the pedigree and sophistication of Afro-Caribbean music: Celia Cruz and Tito Puente.Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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This marked the first time in European history that forensic genealogy was used to solve a murder case, setting a precedent for future investigations.Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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Forensic investigative genetic genealogy can potentially find more distant relatives, according to Wiebe.Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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The water fills ponds, providing relief for wildlife and a prime setting for amphibian breeding.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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The black-winged petrel—a seabird whose breeding success was once as low as 2.5%—experienced a dramatic increase to 67% following the removal of the rodents, according to an August 2022 study published in Bird Conservation International.Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement While Sierra was being held in LAPD custody, officials determined the origin point of the Kenneth fire was in Ventura County, so the investigation has been turned over to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The committee’s members are mostly anonymous and the group’s origins are unknown.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Bloodline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodline. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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