as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the wedding joined the two tribes together
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Recent Examples of tribe
In the end, one of John’s land adversaries becomes partners with the Dutton family in the deal of the century, which was sealed by a blood handshake between Rainwater and Kayce, whose wife, Monica, is of Broken Rock tribe.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
In a historic move to acknowledge and honor the resilience of Indigenous tribes, President Joe Biden on Monday announced the designation of a national monument at a former Native American boarding school in Pennsylvania.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
And yes, Native American tribes use cold immersion for their purification ceremonies, while Nordic nations have been braving alternating cold baths and saunas.
—Nicholas Wyman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
When the tribes look ahead to the next 20 years, what are the hopes there?
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
In a historic move to acknowledge and honor the resilience of Indigenous tribes, President Joe Biden on Monday announced the designation of a national monument at a former Native American boarding school in Pennsylvania.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
And yes, Native American tribes use cold immersion for their purification ceremonies, while Nordic nations have been braving alternating cold baths and saunas.
—Nicholas Wyman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
When the tribes look ahead to the next 20 years, what are the hopes there?
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tribe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribe
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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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She’s been one of the most active of the Robertson clan, writing best-selling books, hosting a podcast, and even popping up on the big screen.Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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One of Baltimore’s most prominent families was thrust into the spotlight earlier this month, when a son of the clan, Luigi Mangione, was arrested by Pennsylvania police and charged in the Dec. 4 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago estimated that Kate and Peter, whose house was also home to their five kids, would have had an income of $305,000 in 1990, or over $730,000 today, The New York Times reported in 2023.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Hall has been living at the house since their split in July.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Tribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribe. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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