as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
has a distinguished genealogy that traces back to William the Conqueror
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Recent Examples of genealogy
How genetic genealogy cracked the case Genetic genealogy, a combination of DNA analysis and family tree research, finally led detectives to Guillot Jr.
A relatively new field of study, genetic genealogy gained prominence as hobbyists began looking into their family history.
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Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
He was not born with that name and does not appear in the official genealogy maintained in the archive of the Rothschilds.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
In June 2018, Johnson connected with the DNA Doe Project — an organization that uses genetic genealogy to assist in identifying Jane and John Does.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
The next step was to try its luck with investigative genetic genealogy, the technique that made headlines in 2018 when used to identify the Golden State Killer, effectively changing the game with respect to unsolved murders.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
He was not born with that name and does not appear in the official genealogy maintained in the archive of the Rothschilds.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
In June 2018, Johnson connected with the DNA Doe Project — an organization that uses genetic genealogy to assist in identifying Jane and John Does.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
The next step was to try its luck with investigative genetic genealogy, the technique that made headlines in 2018 when used to identify the Golden State Killer, effectively changing the game with respect to unsolved murders.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genealogy
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The Mother, of course, is white with good ancestry and Belle inherits brains & ability.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Does reading about one of the most common birds on the planet sharing ancestry with a fearsome predator like the Tyrannosaurus rex reinforce a belief that animals are just as fascinating as humans?Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The experience includes an exploration of the world’s longest lineage of single-vintage wines dating to 1878.Paula Conway, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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As the first true dinosaurs emerged, some remained omnivorous, while early predecessors of the Allosaurus and T. rex lineage began to hunt insects and fish.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Penn State’s stronger pedigree and players deliver a pounding of the ponies.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Her pedigree and expertise are exactly what the company needs for this exciting next chapter of growth.Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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The devoted mom was known for navigating the convoluted case against the family’s across-the-street neighbor, Skakel, with grace, dignity and humanity, Greenwich Time noted.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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