as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
the new teacher was of English parentage
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Recent Examples of parentage
In some states, order of parentage, also known as parentage judgment or judgment of parentage, streamlines the process of confirming legal parentage for LGBTQ+ families.
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
The adoption process is typically lengthier than order of parentage and usually entails submitting a petition that includes background checks and supporting documentation.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Both parentage judgment and adoption are recognized under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the US Constitution, which means the court orders must be honored across the United States, regardless of where a family moves.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Of course, though, testing a child's parentage based on physical features is far too subjective — that's typically where DNA tests come in.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
The adoption process is typically lengthier than order of parentage and usually entails submitting a petition that includes background checks and supporting documentation.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Both parentage judgment and adoption are recognized under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the US Constitution, which means the court orders must be honored across the United States, regardless of where a family moves.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Of course, though, testing a child's parentage based on physical features is far too subjective — that's typically where DNA tests come in.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parentage
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Krishnamoorthi would be the 10th Asian American in the Senate and only the second senator with South Asian ancestry.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Then — boom — Saturn enters Aries on May 24th, activating your sector of home, ancestry, and emotional foundation for the first time since 1999.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
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Asia-Pacific regions often prioritize ownership lineage and distinguished provenance.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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While rich with commentary on America and country’s Black roots, the show was also a sweet celebration of Beyoncé’s own lineage.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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Di Placido has delved into the meaning of the Oscar-winning film Parasite and explained the origin of popular internet memes, such as the Sigma Male and the Backrooms.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The dramedy from director Stephen Chbosky tells the true story of the origins of Enoteca Maria, the famed Italian restaurant on Staten Island.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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Director Stephen Williams' pedigree includes Watchmen, Westworld, and Lost, but he’s also got zombie cred, having helmed episodes of The Walking Dead and The Returned.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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Given its pedigree in integration, the company is now extending its core platform and tools to offer an increasing number of agentic AI-facing technologies.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Miami-Dade alone has 53 different mosquito species, and each has a different behavior, breeding habits, some transmit diseases and others don’t.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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The clip shows the one-eyed puppy running around his new home, chasing after other dogs, and playing with Stewie who is a former breeding rabbit.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Parentage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parentage. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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