as in extended family
the part of a family that includes only the father, mother, and children
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Recent Examples of nuclear family
Yet Marling is transfixed not by the individualism of the nuclear family, but the patterns that transcend generations.
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Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Many of those parents have grown cynical about politicians of all stripes, but now have hope that Trump will pursue policies that edify, rather than undermine, the nuclear family.
—Chad Williams, National Review, 30 Nov. 2024
The nuclear family, defined as a family group consisting of two parents and their children, provides a stable environment that supports a child’s education.
—Frederick G. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2024
As part of their campaign to Make America Great Again, the Republican party has promised a return to the good ol’ days of strong nuclear families.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Many of those parents have grown cynical about politicians of all stripes, but now have hope that Trump will pursue policies that edify, rather than undermine, the nuclear family.
—Chad Williams, National Review, 30 Nov. 2024
The nuclear family, defined as a family group consisting of two parents and their children, provides a stable environment that supports a child’s education.
—Frederick G. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2024
As part of their campaign to Make America Great Again, the Republican party has promised a return to the good ol’ days of strong nuclear families.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuclear family
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Clients who go that route often opt to continue operating it as a business for periods each year—long-term vacancy in any house causes more problems than occupancy, after all—with guests welcomed for, say, 10 months each year but peak summer reserved solely for extended family.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2025
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Hira, police said, was allegedly lured out of the country under the guise of visiting extended family in Pakistan, per NYT.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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In November 2021, Johnson brought his blended family together for the premiere of his film Red Notice.—
Kelsie Gibson,
Peoplemag,
8 Feb. 2023
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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in December, Teresa opened up about how her daughters love their new blended family following her extravagant August wedding to Ruelas — who is also father to sons Nicholas, 21, and Louie Jr., 19.—
Natalia Senanayake,
Peoplemag,
18 Jan. 2023
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The Academy, along with its MusiCares organization, launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to raise money for people in the music industry who were affected by the fires, raising and pledging more than $4 million so far.—
Tiffany Kelly,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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All six people aboard the plane − a pilot and copilot, two medical personnel, a patient and her mother − died in the crash, authorities said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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That includes recent series champion Ryan Blaney, who came in 10th of 10 in the first heat race, along with Kyle Larson.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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After the relay race, the couples get ready for the next event: the pool party.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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The mountain is considered by the Māori to be among their ancestors, and the tribe will work with government officials to assume its care.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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From the perspective of the tribe, the story reads a little bit differently.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
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Founded in November 1982, the nonprofit’s mission is to create sustainable, healthy housing opportunities for underserved households through outreach, education and housing development.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here’s where single adults earning the median household income have the most disposable income: 1.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Demonstrators have attacked symbols of Hasina’s government, including the house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which was first set ablaze in August.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The cozy Elkins house holds the Arkansas Midwives School and Services, a nonprofit organization and the state's first midwifery school.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, the Kennedy clan is not without its tragedies and many scandals, which have spanned generations.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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In some ways, Ms. Kennedy and her cousin Robert come from two very different branches of the famous clan: Ms. Kennedy’s mother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, sought privacy and discretion.—
Adam Nagourney,
New York Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Nuclear family.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuclear%20family. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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