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a
: descent in a line from a common progenitor
b
: derivation
the gun's direct lineage is in the 1960s—
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: a group of individuals tracing descent from a common ancestor
especially
: such a group of persons whose common ancestor is regarded as its founder
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Noun (1)
his Italian lineage was very important to him
it is now generally accepted that the lineage of Thomas Jefferson includes black as well as white members
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Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
The reference 5370 represents a new generation of an important lineage for Patek Philippe.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The two come to see each other as brothers, despite Taka being a prince and his father insisting that Mufasa is nothing but an outsider who poses a threat to their family’s royal lineage—a suspicion that is partially justified when Mufasa does come to rule the land.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
In order to protect the royal lineage, Obasi orders Mufasa and Taka to abandon the pride and run away together.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The bar traces its lineage back to a different name and location.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
The reference 5370 represents a new generation of an important lineage for Patek Philippe.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The two come to see each other as brothers, despite Taka being a prince and his father insisting that Mufasa is nothing but an outsider who poses a threat to their family’s royal lineage—a suspicion that is partially justified when Mufasa does come to rule the land.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
In order to protect the royal lineage, Obasi orders Mufasa and Taka to abandon the pride and run away together.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lineage
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“Lineage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineage. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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