as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
came from a bloodline that could be traced back to the 12th century
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Recent Examples of bloodline
With the 42nd pick of the draft on Friday night, the Jets drafted LSU tight end Mason Taylor, a player with a lot of talent — and good bloodlines.
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Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Hazel’s powers do not come to her by right or bloodline.
—Justin Porter, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox have extended their bloodline.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Though Musk did not provide details, recent reports – including one from Reuters – indicate a Model Y bloodline for at least one low-cost Tesla coming in 2026.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Hazel’s powers do not come to her by right or bloodline.
—Justin Porter, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox have extended their bloodline.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Though Musk did not provide details, recent reports – including one from Reuters – indicate a Model Y bloodline for at least one low-cost Tesla coming in 2026.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodline
Noun
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Metadata management tools integrated into Big Data ecosystems provide data lineage tracing, enabling organizations to know precisely where data originates, how it’s transformed and who has accessed it.—
Shinoy Vengaramkode Bhaskaran,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This new study looked into the long lineage of these distinct bed bug populations.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
28 May 2025
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For those without ancestry, the following nations offer quicker or simpler paths via residency.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Another approach, the phylogenetic species concept, emphasizes ancestry instead of breeding.—
Elay Shech,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Here’s your chance to acquire a classic off-roader with a presidential pedigree.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Brown’s youth at 23 and lack of a Broadway pedigree were things Uhry found scary, but those fears were settled when Brown shared the first two songs with Uhry.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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The identification effort will continue for another several months at least and will include extensive genealogy work, Gary said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2025
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Learn the basics of genealogy, including how to set goals, find key records, organize information, and explore online resources.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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But the long-term effects on cultivation, breeding and access are still playing out.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In a unique breeding strategy, males of the species die immediately after the breeding cycle, the conservancy said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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As global airlines compete for high-paying passengers, wine is emerging as a new marker of status—less about volume and more about origin, style and association with elite producers.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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He is charged in U.S. District Court in Colorado with a hate crime involving actual or perceived race, religion, or national origin.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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“Bloodline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodline. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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