as in blood
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the natural process by which physical and mental qualities are passed from a parent to a child
Heredity plays no part in the disease.
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Recent Examples of heredity
However, heredity, genetics, and environmental factors may also have an impact.
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Even so, the impact of age and bad heredity can be greatly reduced by following a healthy lifestyle.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
Benjamin Franklin needed data on lightning strikes to improve humans’ understanding of electricity; Gregor Mendel needed data on pea plants to discover rules of heredity.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2021
However, when each individual child reaches their final height depends on a variety of factors including their personal puberty timeline, heredity, nutrition, and medical history.
—Maria Carter, Parents, 14 Sep. 2023
See all Example Sentences for heredity 
Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Even so, the impact of age and bad heredity can be greatly reduced by following a healthy lifestyle.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
Benjamin Franklin needed data on lightning strikes to improve humans’ understanding of electricity; Gregor Mendel needed data on pea plants to discover rules of heredity.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2021
However, when each individual child reaches their final height depends on a variety of factors including their personal puberty timeline, heredity, nutrition, and medical history.
—Maria Carter, Parents, 14 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heredity
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Manage Cholesterol Levels Small studies have shown that fenugreek may reduce blood lipid levels, which will in turn lower one’s cholesterol.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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The flavonoids in dark chocolate may reduce the risk of heart disease by protecting against atherosclerosis and reducing high blood pressure and blood lipid levels.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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For the exhibit, the two did an intricate design of a tree of Yemen and Arab genealogy.—
Janice Neuman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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But investigative genetic genealogy can never confirm a person’s identity.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
1 Dec. 2024
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The amendment would therefore singularly benefit either Trump, who is serving his second of two non-consecutive terms, or Vice President JD Vance, who ranks first in the presidential line of succession.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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While her older brother, Crown Prince Hussein, is the heir to the throne, Iman is not in the line of succession—and neither may her baby.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Zoologist Charles Davenport created the Cold Spring Harbor Eugenics Record Office in 1910 to pursue his interests in evolution, breeding and human heredity.—
Shoumita Dasgupta,
The Conversation,
13 Jan. 2025
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Spring migration starts between January and March, with storks returning to their breeding areas by May.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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The rising French actor, who was named on Wednesday as Berluti’s new brand ambassador for 2025, is the grandson of New Wave icon Jean-Paul Belmondo and has both French and Italian ancestry.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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Many Argentine people have Spanish, Italian and German ancestry.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Jan. 2025
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According to the official, the changes would apply only to future births.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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During Cleveland’s first bid for the presidency, it was unearthed that a decade prior, a woman named Maria Halpin had given birth to a son with the last name Cleveland, who was later adopted by another family, according to Smithsonian Magazine.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Pulver said Options for Learning heard from 120 families seeking new sources of care in the first week alone; Connections for Children in Santa Monica, which works with families in the Palisades, saw a 65% increase in calls for child-care referrals.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Placer County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday in connection to the fentanyl poisoning death of a 20-year-old man who’s family has become outspoken advocates about the dangers of the deadly drug.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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The costume award ceremony will immediately follow the 5K race.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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On top of this, Dennison also took part in the ARCA Menards Series East, securing top-ten finishes at races like those at Five Flags Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Heredity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heredity. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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