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
Nearly $5,000 in donations were contributed to lab fees and management costs in Lees' genetic genealogy case, which involved nine genetic genealogists, according to the DNA Doe Project.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
Advancements in forensic science technology and the use of forensic investigative genetic genealogy, which combines DNA analysis with traditional genealogy research, have allowed more breakthroughs with DNA evidence collection.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
Andrea, meanwhile, was making more progress with her genealogy research.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024
Two Wisconsin brothers who spent nearly 25 years in prison have been exonerated, thanks to genetic genealogy.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
Advancements in forensic science technology and the use of forensic investigative genetic genealogy, which combines DNA analysis with traditional genealogy research, have allowed more breakthroughs with DNA evidence collection.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
Andrea, meanwhile, was making more progress with her genealogy research.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024
Two Wisconsin brothers who spent nearly 25 years in prison have been exonerated, thanks to genetic genealogy.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genealogy
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The company’s at-home kits allow customers to exchange a saliva sample for insights into their genome relating to things such as their possible ancestry, health, and food preferences.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Freeman’s ancestry traces back to the Mormon pioneers who sank roots in Mesa in the late 1870s.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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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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The advantages for buyers include gaining an Oceanco pedigree for the vessel, but with a shorter build time and a range of interiors and exteriors that the client chooses.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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And the change comes as more students and families question the value of a college pedigree.Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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These words, if left unchallenged, can become actions that lead to torn families and broken communities.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Other people passing out flyers near the polling station told Raimi that the three men had blocked a family from leaving the polling station, despite the family asking them not to record them.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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