families

noun

plural of family
1
as in tribes
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor the Adams family made remarkable contributions to American life for more than two centuries

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2
as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and other members of the woodwind family

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Recent Examples of families Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark that entertained families for decades. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Some beachgoers have lamented that Laguna Beach’s policy is too restrictive, and that long days spent on the sand require more shade than a small umbrella provides, particularly for families with small children. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 The couple tied the knot on July 3 in front of a sea of celebrities, athletes, business moguls, friends and families. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Supporters argued the act would prevent large tax increases and provide financial certainty to families and businesses. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 As an ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Howard is conscious of what his appearance at The Open could mean to younger people living with the condition and to their families. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026 For families This hotel is for the elevated traveler that wants to see Fort Worth as the well-to- do locals see it. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 The young girls are referred to as Heaven’s 27 by their surviving families, who are determined to honor their legacy by ensuring such a catastrophe never happens again. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Why money lessons matter before graduation Pimienta, a first-generation college student, said many families are still learning financial literacy on their own. — Conor McGill, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for families
  1. tribes
  2. types
  3. clans
  4. kinds
  5. houses
  6. categories
  7. folks
  8. groups
Noun
  • The move is contentious, with environmentalists supporting the removal, while tribes and horse lovers are heartbroken.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Decades after discovering samples of Native American hair within its collection, the American Museum of Natural History plans to add them to the list of items for repatriation to concerned tribes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 2026
Definition of tribes
Noun
  • These types of floor are easy to clean, handle moisture well, and don’t show every footprint.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
  • While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of types
Noun
  • The Richards family is one of America’s richest clans, thanks to its electrical manufacturing company Southwire.
    — Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Definition of clans
Noun
  • Grocery stores will often rollback products on produce that are in season — the exact kinds that customers would want for a backyard barbeque.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • So as opposed to, say, inspiring American leaders of all kinds, like a real explanation of the character of Harriet Tubman or of Chief Joseph or Americans struggled against real hardships.
    — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of kinds
Noun
  • Birds fly over houses overshadowed by the mountain in Nuuk, Greenland, on March 10, 2026.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • In other stations on the factory floor, modules were taking shape for two houses that will replace houses lost in the Palisades fire.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of houses
Noun
  • Also, the org revealed AI guidelines, made changes to the short form, sound mixing and music categories and also expanded eligibility in the casting, costume and lighting, camera & technical arts categories.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • In the future, should both formats reach 20 submissions in the same year, the Television Academy will automatically split the categories into two again.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of categories
Noun
  • Indeed, the folks in Akron, Amherst and Monroe, among other locales, have long awaited the winds of change, which have avoided blowing out the stale air caused by chronic losing.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • That's good news for folks who want their ebikes to make riding even easier and simpler.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Definition of folks
Noun
  • This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • With both nights devolving into chaos, Brooks and the other guys decide to call it quits on this gender experiment and plan to infiltrate the girls’ night and merge groups.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
Definition of groups

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